Acrosser AR-B1042 - Manual (Page 20)

AR-B1042 User s Guide
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3.3 LCD FLAT PANEL DISPLAY
This section describes the configuration and installation procedure using LCD display. Skip this section if you are
using CRT monitor only.
J5 is used to configure the BIOS default setting for different types of LCD panel. To set your system properly,
configure you AR-B1042 VGA module for the right type of LCD panel you are using by opening or shorting the
jumper located at the component side of the AR-B1042 module labeled as J5.
The sample LCD models listed on the table are just some of the LCD panel models available in the market that the
Chips & Technologies used by AR-B1042 VGA module can support. If you are using a different LCD panel other
than those listed, choose from the panel description column which type of LCD panel you are using.
The following shows the block diagram of using AR-B1042 for LCD display.
AR-B1042
VGA
Module
LCD
Panel
Inverter
Board
VBL Control
+12V, +5V
VEE
FL HIGH
Voltage
Figure 3-1 LCD Panel Block Diagram
The block diagram shows that AR-B1042 still needs components to be used for LCD panel. The inverter board
provides the control for the brightness and the contrast of the LCD panel while the inverter is the one that supplies
the high voltage to drive the LCD panel. Each item will be explained further in the section.
Pin 1
CON3
AR-B1042
VGA
Module
Pin 1
CON1
LCD
Panel
Inverter & Contrast
Figure 3-2 LCD Panel Cable Installation Diagram
NOTE: Be careful with the pin orientation when installing connectors and the cables. A wrong connection can easily
destroy your LCD panel. The pin 1 of the cable connectors is indicated with a sticker and the pin 1 of the
ribbon cable is usually with different color.