J2 680L Integrated Touchscreen Computer System Manual May 2012
Copyright © 2011-2012 J2 Retail Systems Ltd All rights reserved Change history Version 1.0 Release May 11, 2012 J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 6 Specification....................................................................................................................... 8 Features ............................................................................................................................ 10 ...............................................................
BIOS Setup ...................................................................................................................... 35 Entering the BIOS Setup ............................................................................................... 35 Main, System Overview................................................................................................ 35 Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................
F6 Installation Method .................................................................................................. 59 Installing the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Software ................................................. 60 Hot Swapping RAID 1 drives ....................................................................................... 60 Packing List ..................................................................................................................... 63 Standard Items ..............
The J2 680 is the second generation of very high performance integrated Point of Sale computer from J2. Built on the features and capabilities for the J2 650 the J2 680 offers even higher performance and expanded I/O. The J2 680 retains all the versatility of previous generation system and adds Quad core processor options, expanded I/O support with PoweredUSB, Intel remote management, HDMI video, Multi-Touch, Zero Bezel design and retains RAID and other important feature of the previous generation.
J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Main board Chipset Intel Sandy Bridge Desktop Processors, socket LGA1155 Intel Celeron Dual Core G530 up to Quad Core i7- 2600 3.4GHz Q67 System Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM 1333/1667MHz sockets - up to 16GB Graphic memory Share system memory 8MB~256MB CPU Support BIOS AMI LCD Touch Panel LCD Size Brightness 250 nits, adjustable in 8 steps to 25nits Resolution 1024 x 768 Touch Screen Multi-touch Project Capacitive or True Flat Resistive 5 wire Tilt Angle 0 ~ 90 HDD/SSD Storage Two 2.
Power 19VDC, 180W, 100-240 VAC,50~60Hz, 2.5A Power Adapter Optional Peripheral MSR 3 Track iButton Dallas Key iButton Fingerprint Reader USB Digital Persona Fingerprint Reader RFID 125KHz RFID USB 2-in-1 MSR 3 track / Finger Print 2-in-1 4:3 displays, Second Display Customer Display MSR 3 track / iButton with or without touch 2x20 VFD UPS DC UPS, 0.5-1.
LGA 1155 By using the latest desktop processors and chipsets, code named Sandy Bridge, the J2 680 supports a very wide range of processors. By taking advantage of J2 , and POS computer designs, we are able to combine features of all three for an optimal POS system design. The result is a POS system that can utilize a desktop chipset that draws very little power and generates a low amount of heat, similar to mobile chipsets and processors.
UPS Not your ordinary UPS, the J2 680 UPS is a DC, not an AC UPS. The UPS fits conveniently into the base of the unit. Unlike an AC UPS the J2 UPS makes the 680 work more like a notebook computer. In addition to running the 680 for up one hour, the UPS will run all the POS peripherals attached to the 680, including the printer. Because of the unique design of the J2 UPS and power supply, the need for special AC power conditioning devices is eliminated.
Configurations The 680 can be ordered or upgraded to many possible configurations. Selecting the right combination of memory, processor, hard or solid state drive(s), and software drivers can dramatically change the performance of the 680 system. For a lot of users the standard 530 2.4GHz dual core processor and 2GB of memory is fine, as this is already more powerful most all POS systems, but some applications may require more horse power.
Processors currently supported on the 680
I/O Ports Most I/O ports are accessible in the cable well at the bottom of the unit. A cover plate is provided to cover the cables. I/O Panel Off / On Button The Off /On button is located in the cable well, as shown. This button is located near the side to prevent accidental powering down by the user. The function of the button can be controlled by the OS. If the 680 hangs for some reason it can always be powered off by holding the Off / On button in for six seconds.
Hard Disks Two 2.5 inch SATA hard drives (HDD) or solid state drives (SSD) are supported. These drives can be configured as standard hard drives or as a RAID array. The SATA interface can support data transfer rates up to 6.0 Gb/s and supports AHCI and Hot Swapping of hard drives. The HDDs can easily be accessed by removing a panel on the left side of the unit. HDDs can be installed or removed in seconds by removing one screw.
System Board POS computers typically have a desired lifespan of 10 years or longer, therefore product quality is of the utmost importance. The 680 electronics are built with high-end components to ensure reliability and long lasting product performance. The system board is designed for quick replacement and only has one connection, an edge pin connector, to which all motherboard connections are made. System board LCD Display The LCD display for the 680 is a 1024 x 768 resolution display with 16.
The 680 also supports the newer digital video standard DisplayPort connector. This connector supports a DisplayPort monitor or a HDMI display or DVI monitor. When used with HMDI or DVI display a passive adapter cable is used. When used with a HDMI display Audio is support via the same HMDI cable. The secondary video displays can be configured as a Twin, Intel Dual Display Clone, or Extended Desktop. Most all monitor resolutions from 640 x 480 to 2560 x 2048 are supported.
Serial ports The 680 has four external RS232 serial ports, all of which can be powered. The serial ports are standard RS-232 ports with a DB9 male connector. The serial ports, in a normal configuration, are mapped to COM 1-4. There also four internal serial ports one of which is used for the resistive touch controller and the other are reserved for other internal options. COM ports 1-4 can supply power to an external device when required, like the optional J2 Customer Display.
USB Ports The 680 has six external and 4 internal USB 2.0 ports. Of the six external ports (see below) five ports are located in the cable well and one is located on the left side of the unit for easy access. The four internal USB ports are as follows: one can be used for the optional Finger Print Reader and is located on the MSR connecting point. The second internal USB port is used for the PCT touch screen controller and the other internal USB ports is designed for other optional internal devices.
Ethernet Connection The 680 uses the Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet controller. The Ethernet connector is located in the cable well, as shown below. The Ethernet controller supports Wake on LAN, the BIOS supports a PXE boot ROM as well. There are two LEDs on the LAN connector: the Green LED lights up when the LINK signal is present and the Amber LED lights comes on when there is LAN activity. This Ethernet supports Intel AMT feature when used with the correct processor.
Audio The 680 uses the VIA1708B HD audio controller. There is one internal speaker. Both a microphone jack and a headset jack are located in the cable well of the 680, as seen below, which allows for the connection of a microphone and headset or audio out to other devices. Audio is also output via the HDMI port when used.
Cash Drawer Port The 680 is equipped with one Cash Drawer port that will support one or two drawers. This port is located in the cable well and uses the industry standard RJ-11 connector and pin out (illustrated below). This pin-out is the same as used by EPSON printers and cables for the EPSON printer normally work with the 680.
Cash Drawer Controller Register The Cash Drawer Controller use one I/O address to control the Cash Drawer. Register Location: 48Ch Attribute: Read / Write Size: 8bit BIT Attribute BIT7 BIT6 Read BIT5 BIT4 Reserved BIT3 BIT2 Write BIT1 BIT0 Reserved 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 X X X X X Reserved Cash Drawer 1 fire Cash Drawer 2 fire Reserved Cash Drawer 1 status Reserved s on the one RJ-11 is the same as is used on Epson printers. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
CMOS Clear The 680 CMOS can be cleared jumping JP3 pin 1-2 then removing the jumper. Power Supply The 680 uses a notebook type power supply that is normally mounted in the base of the unit. The power supply is rated with an output of 180 watts 19 VDC 9.47 Amps and has an input rating of 100-240VAC at 50~60Hz 2.5Amps maximum. The power supply has an efficiency rating IV. The power supply connector is a four pin locking type that plugs into the system s power input connector located in the cable well.
Typical Power Consumption 680 The typical power consumption of the 680 is lower that most desktop computers. Using the latest ssors and chipset allows for much lower power consumption than previous generations of POS computer. This when coupled with proper system configuration can greatly reduce the systems total carbon foot print.
Removing the Head from the Base The 680 is shipped with a counter top base which allows for the head to be adjusted from 0-90°. To remove the integrated head from the base, fully loosen the thumbscrew located on the back of the unit under the hinge of the counter top base, as shown below. Then lift the head as illustrated: Loosen Thumb Screw Slide Head up to remove J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Removing the Power Supply The power supply is normally located in the counter top base. When using a wall mount bracket or the J2 UPS, the power supply would be external from the unit. To remove the power supply from the base, three screws needs to be removed as shown. Screw locations J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
VESA Mounting The 680 unit also supports the industry standard 100mm VESA mounting. The same mounting hard point used for the counter top base is used for VESA mounting. The four point that thread holes for 4mm screws. 100mm VESA Pattern Threaded Mounting point(s), 4mm screw J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Optional Wall Mount Bracket Installation The wall mount bracket has threaded mounting holes (screws provided) for the 75mm VESA standard; and unthreaded holes for the 100mm standard. Using the 100mm hole pattern the bracket can be used by itself as a wall mount bracket. After installing the thumbscrew clip mount bracket to the wall, hang the J2 680 on the bracket. Install screw to secure thumbscrew clip The bracket slides on to the J2 680 mount posts, as shown.
Removing the Back Cover The following steps show how to disassemble the 680 for servicing: On a clean, protected surface, place the unit screen-side down. Remove the four cover screws as shown. Carefully lift the back cover as shown. Remove four screws where shown Carefully tilt up the back cover to remove Note: The 680 was designed so that the internals of the unit could be accessed without having to remove the mounting base or the mounting bracket of the unit. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Changing the System Board *Special Note: An anti-static workplace with proper grounding is required when changing the System Board. First remove the back cover. There are 3 screws that hold the system board in place that will need to be removed. (see photo below) Three screws to remove System Board J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
After the screws are removed the system board can be unplugged from its connector. While using the I/O bracket to pull on, slide the board out towards the bottom of the unit as shown. When reinstalling the system board make sure the locking tabs on the bottom of the board lock into their mating slots. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Adding Memory Note: An anti-static workplace with proper grounding is required when adding memory. Remove the back cover. You can now access the two memory sockets, the order in which the memory is populated does not matter. The J2 680 supports up to 16GB of memory in two sockets. Memory type is 240 DIMM DDR3 1066/1333. Memory sockets Changing the Processor To change the processor, first start by working in an anti-static workplace with proper grounding.
Accessing the HDD/SDD Drives Remove cover screw then remove cover Remove or insert drive as needed The HDD/SSD may be hot swapped when in a RAID 1 configuration. In non-RAID 1 configurations the unit should be powered down before changing a drive or data may be lost. No physical damage will happen to the HDD if inserted or removed with power on. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Entering the BIOS Setup To enter the BIOS Setup, turn on or reboot the 680 and press the DEL key after the BIOS sign-on screen appears. The main menu of the BIOS setup will be displayed, this can take a few seconds. If the supervisor password is set, you must enter it here. The area on the right side of the screen displays a help window for the current screen or BIOS option. BIOS setting should only be change by qualified personal as changing some setting can cause the system not to function properly.
Advanced Settings This menu contains settings to control a number of system functions. Most these settings are self-explanatory. Advanced Setting Screen Launch PXE ROM This setting enables the built- in PXE LAN remote boot rom. This allows the system to run as a diskless workstation, or to be able to download a drive image to a blank drive. When enabled, a message screen will appear and Shift-F10 can be typed to access the PXE ROM options. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
SATA Configuration In this screen the SATA hard drives can be set to work in one of three modes, SATA, RAID or AHCI. When set to SATA, the SATA drive works the same as a normal IDE HDD. This is the IDE compatible mode and default BIOS setting. The other two selections are RAID and AHCI modes. Please see the separate section in the manual for RAID Setup for further information on using RAID and AHCI modes. SATA Configuration Screen J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Peripheral Power and LCD Brightness Configuration This submenu allows for the enabling of power for the serial ports, default cash drawer pulse timing and default LCD brightness level and power for a J2 supplied VGA port monitor. Power enable for serial Ports LCD Brightness Setting J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Power Configure Screen Power Configure Screen Restore on AC Power Loss The 680 has three options should AC power become lost and then restored. There is Power Off (stay turned off), Power On (turn on when AC restored), or Last State. The Last State setting will cause the unit to turn on if it was on when AC power was lost or it will stay off if the unit was off when AC power was lost. Wake on LAN Wake on LAN is enabled by default but can be disabled in this screen.
Boot Settings If more than one bootable device is in the system the boot order can be set in this menu. If a bootable USB storage device is plugged in at boot up the 680 will boot from that device by default. If this is not desired the boot order can be changed here. A list of detected drives will be displayed with the current boot order. Boot Settings Screen Display OEM Logo The BIOS can display two types of OEM logos on boot up. The default is a small J2 logo in the upper left hand corner.
Exit Options After making any changes to the BIOS settings, the changes can be saved from this screen. Any changes can be discarded as well or the factory BIOS defaults can be loaded. Typ setting to the factory defaults. It should be noted that to save changes to the BIOS setup the F10 key can be typed from any screen to save the BIOS changes. It is not necessary to exit setup from this screen. To discard any BIOS setup changes you can type the ESC key from any screen to exit.
Chipset Driver Installation The chipset driver is needed to get the full potential from the 680 chipset. It should be loaded before other drivers and first thing after booting. The drivers can be downloaded from the J2 web site: http://www.j2retailsystems.com/support/680/Chipset/. After extracting the drivers to a temporary folder, run Setup. Just answer Next or Yes to all the screen prompts and the drivers will install.
Audio Driver Installation The Audio Drivers can be downloaded from the J2 web site at: http://www.j2retailsystems.com/support/680/Audio/. After extracting the driver to a temporary folder, run Setup, and then follow the instructions below: First Audio setup screen Just click on Next to install the Audio driver. Second Audio setup screen Check the Codec Driver box, and then click Next. Answer Next to any more dialog boxes, then Finish.
LAN Driver Installation The LAN drivers can be downloaded from the J2 web site: http://www.j2retailsystems.com/support/680/LAN/. After extracting the driver to a temporary folder, run Setup. Just answer Next or Yes to all the screen prompts and the driver will install. LAN driver install screen J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Resistive Touch Screen Driver Installation The Touch Drivers can be downloaded from the J2 web site at: http://www.j2retailsystems.com/support/680/Touch/. When run, the diver will display a welcome screen, at this point just press next for the next few screens. When you get to this screen check both RS232 and USB options and click next. Just click till this screen and then click next and the driver will finish installing. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Click finish at the screen. The driver will then detect the port the touch screen is on (normally COM6) then ask you to reboot the system. After rebooting the touch should be working. Calibration is not needed as this is done at the factory. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Multi-Touch Projected Capacitive Touch Driver No touch driver needs to be loaded for the PCT touch screen because it uses the Microsoft built in pen and touch driver, No calibration is needed for the projected capacitive touch screen. The driver options can be accessed via the Windows control panel. The built in Windows pen and touch driver is present in XP, Vista and all versions Windows 7. The first page of options allows for the change how your finger or stylus interacts with the screen.
The other four option tabs are shown below for reference. They are self-explanatory in most case and additional information can be obtained through the Windows help function. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Optional Multi-Touch Projected Capacitive Touch Driver In addition to the Windows built in standard touch driver J2 also supplies and optional touch driver that is used when multi-monitor touch support is needed. This driver works with Windows XP and later version of Windows. The driver can be downloading from J2 web site. To install just extract the zip file where you wish to run it from and run setup. When asked to install PS/2 or RS-232 driver answer no, the PCT controller is a USB device.
the touch on beep, double click function and right mouse button emulation. for a PCT screen. A draw test is provided to verily the operation and calibration of the touch screen. The J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
OPOS drivers The OPOS driver for the 680 supports the Cash Drawer ports, the optional MSR, the optional 2x20 character Customer Display, and the optional iButton reader. The OPOS driver may be downloaded from the J2 web site at: http://www.j2retailsystems.com/support/680/. Just run the OPOS setup.exe file to install. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
J2 has a standard program that works with all its POS products, called J2 Health. This program is used in either a standalone mode or in conjunction with J2 remote monitor/asset tracking software. The J2 Health program monitors different aspects of the POS hardware to ensure the hardware is running within specification. For the J2 680 it monitors critical system voltages, as well as system and CPU temperatures. Installation The utility can be downloaded from the J2 web site: http://support.j2rs.
As can be seen above, when running on the J2 680 the J2 Health program displays critical system voltages and system and CPU Core temperatures. For other J2 POS systems, J2 Health may display more or less information. An example would be the J2 680 unit, which in addition to the above information would also display the fan speed of the two J2 680 fans. Logging to File The J2 Health program can log the health data to a file in the csv text format for related problems.
Registry Entries The J2 Health program creates registry entries for the different health values. Dynamic values are updated at the user defined interval, which is by default 5 seconds. Other software may use these registry entries to access the J2 health information. J2 680 Health keys are shown below: J2 Remote Monitoring Software J2 now offers a full remote monitoring and asset tracking solution that works in conjunction with J2 Health to ensure the highest uptime possible of your POS hardware.
The J2 SMI BIOS Info program allows for the reading of all populated BIOS DMI/SMI information. With some J2 products including the J2 680, this information also includes dynamic system health information. Normally this dynamic DMI health information BIOS is only supported on very high end servers. Now J2 brings this feature to POS hardware. The J2 SMI BIOS Info program will run on any J2 POS hardware or for that fact on any PC hardware. It can display all DMI/SMI information on a formatted form.
J2 has a generic cash drawer test utility that works on all J2 products, including the new J2 680 computer. Installation The utility can be downloaded from the J2 web site: http://support.j2rs.com/Utilities/ To install just unzip anywhere and run as you wish to download the utility form. Operation etting to test the cash drawer(s). (see example below) virtual serial ports program. The virtual serial port program must be installed with the cash drawer virtual serial ports set to Comm 10 & 11.
Virtual serial ports can be used for the cash drawers, virtual 2x20 line display on the optional 10.1 LCD, Smart UPS, MSR and iButton. To open virtual serial cash drawer send a bell character to the Com port it is assigned too. the drawer may be obtained by reading the status bits of its COM port. The drawer open/close status will be reflected on the CTS and RI bits, either bit may be used.
RAID Overview The 680 uses the Intel Matrix Storage Technology to allow the two internal 2.5 inch hard drives to be configured as a RAID array. The 680 supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and Intel Matrix RAID which combines the benefits of two RAID volumes in a single RAID array. If you are not currently familiar with RAID arrays Intel has a good white paper on the subject at: http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/applnots/310855.htm There are a number of benefits to using the RAID feature. Protection is one benefit.
Enabling RAID in the BIOS The Intel manual for the Intel Matrix Storage Manager covers this same information given below in more detail and can be downloaded from the J2 web site. The documentation below is tailored for the 680 only. Link: http://www.j2retailsystems.com/support/680/RAID/ Perform the following steps to enable the RAID option in the system BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup program by pressing the DEL key after the BIOS sign-on screen appears. 2.
Perform the following steps to install the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver during operating system setup: 1. Press the F6 key when prompted in the status line with the Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver message. This message appears at the beginning of Windows XP setup (during text-mode phase). Note: Nothing will happen immediately after pressing F6. Setup will temporarily continue loading drivers.
If a hot spare is available, all that needs to be done is to swap the bad drive with the hot spare. Be sure to change the correct drive. SATA Ports 0 corresponds to the HDD 0, the top drive in the HDD bay and SATA Ports 1 corresponds to the HDD 1, the bottom drive in the HDD bay. Power to the system does not need to be turned off, and the system will still operate. First remove the bad drive. After removing the bad drive insert the hot spare into the 680.
The RAID will now rebuild an image of the good drive to the hot spare. Rebuilding Rebuilt The RAID has now mirrored the drive and the system is now protected for a drive failure. Note: more information on using the 680 RAID function. (Available September 2008) J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
In addition to the foam packing inserts, the following contents should be found in the 680 shipping carton. Standard Items 1: System with Power Supply and AC cord 2: Cable Well Cover 3: Printer Power Port Cable : COM Port Colored Coded Cable Labels J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Overview The 680 can be ordered with a 3 track MSR. This MSR is the same as used on the J2 580/615/625/630 POS systems. The MSR mounts on the right side of the 680 and uses a front facing MSR slot. This allows the 680 unit to be placed side by side, or in tight spaces, and still be able to swipe the card. The MSR appears to the software as a wedge type MSR with all data from the MSR being sent to the keyboard port. The MSR configuration utility can be down loaded from J2 web site.
Installing the 680 MSR The 680 MSR is installed by first removing the two rubber plugs for the option attachment point as shown below. Remove Rubber plugs Then remove the MSR cover plate on the right back side of the unit by removing the two screws, as shown. Remove MSR cover plate J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Connect the cable together as shown add secure the static ground wire with screw provided as shown. Attach cables Attach the MSR using the two screws at the locations shown below. Mounting MSR You may now power up the 680 and the MSR should be working. For a quick test you can open Notepad and swipe a card, the information should appear in Notepad. You can now run the J2 MSR utility if you need any custom settings for the MSR. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Overview A 2 line by 20 character VFD customer side display is available optional for the J2 680. This customer display is the same as used on the J2 580/615/625/630 POS systems. The J2 680 has the same options as available on the J2 580/615/625/630 POS systems. Secondary display of 10 inch, 12 inch 4:3 and 10.1 inch 16:9 displays are available. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
This option is the same as available on the J2 580/615/625/630 POS systems. This reader uses the Digital Personal module. This option is the same as available on the J2 580/615/625/630 POS systems. Available Q2 2012 Available Q2 2012 This option is the same as available on the J2 580/615/625/630 POS systems. This bracket can be uses when not using a VESA mount. The J2 680 has the same options as available on the J2 580/615/625/630 POS systems. J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
Contact Information European Office J2 Retail Systems Ltd. J2 House Clayton Road, Birchwood Warrington WA3 6RP United Kingdom 44 (0) 1925 817003 Phone 44 (0) 1925 811989 Fax USA Office J2 Retail Systems Inc. 9251 Irvine Boulevard Irvine CA 92618 USA Australian Office J2 Retail Systems Pty Ltd Unit 6 83/85 Boundary Road Mortdale NSW 2223 Australia 02 9584 5222 Phone 02 9584 1500 Fax Web site http://www.j2retailsystems.com J2 680 System Manual Version 1.
FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
