DSH-146 Series 46” IP3X Full HD Digital Signage with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor User’s Manual
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Safety Approvals CE Marking FCC Class A FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested in compliance with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are meant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If not installed and used in accordance with proper instructions, this equipment might generate or radiate radio frequency energy and cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Precautions Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions. 1. The DSH-146 series does not come equipped with an operating system. An operating system must be loaded first before installing any software into the computer. 2. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in any staticshielded devices.
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Table of Contents Disclaimers ....................................................................... ii Safety Approvals ............................................................. iii Safety Precautions .......................................................... iv CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................ 1 1.1 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.3 1.4 1.5 General Description.......................................... 1 Specifications ...................................................
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DSH-146 User’s Manual CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the DSH-146. Chapter 1 includes the following sections: 1.1 General Description Specification Dimensions I/O Outlets Package List General Description The DSH-146 series is a Digital Signage computer which is equipped with 46-inch 450nits high brightness and Full HD (1920x1080p) TFT-LCD. The system supports superior Intel ○R ® Core 2 Duo processor.
DSH-146 User’s Manual NOTE Due to protecting LCD, we suggest to use DSH-146 in the upright position. Spill and dust resistant ¾ The DSH-146 has design front bezel by IP65 water and dust proof, also the entire system is dust protected by IP3X. Therefore the system can apply to every environment under water drip and dust damages. Low power consumption ¾ The DSH-146 series has specific sensor detect of backlight, environmental illumination.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z System Memory Two 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket Maximum memory up to 8GB Supports DDR3 800/1066 memory 1.2.2 I/O System z Standard I/O One VGA One DVI-D Four USB ports 2.0 compliant z Ethernet One WG82567LM Gigabit Ethernet z Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LED. Audio Realtek High Definition codec audio S/PDIF-out 1.2.
DSH-146 User’s Manual NOTE All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 1.3 Dimensions This diagram shows you dimensions and outlines of the DSH-146.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 1.4 I/O Outlets The following figures show you the locations of the DSH-146 Series I/O outlets. 1 No. 6 2 3 4 56 Connector 2 No.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 1.5 Package List When you receive the DSH-146, the bundled package should contain the following items: z z z DSH-146 device x 1 Power cord x 1 CD x 1 (For Drivers) If you can not find the package or any items are missing, please contact AXIOMTEK distributors immediately.
DSH-146 User’s Manual CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION The DSH-146 Series are convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), Memory Module. The chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware. It includes: CPU, Hard disk Drive and DRAM Installation Mounting Method 2.1 Slot in engine box The DSH-146 Series offers a convenient drive bay module for users to install DRAM, CPU and HDD.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Step 3 Pull out the engine box via the rings as marked.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Step 4 Loosen the screws as illustration and then pull out fan connector. Step 5 10 Remove the heat-pipe and the cooler.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Step 6 Install CPU and DRAM module. Put CPU and turn on the latch as mark. Place the memory module into the socket and press it firmly down until it is fully located. The socket latches are levered upwards and clipped on to the edges of the DIMM. If you would only use one piece DRAM, please install first slot.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Step 7 Install the HDD Drive. Locate and fasten screws as mark and plug in power cable. Step 8 Plug in SATA connector.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Step 9 Fasten screws to Hard Drive bracket and CPU board slot as mark. Step 10 Plug in HDD power connector on main board. And fasten heat pipe screws.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Step 11 Slot engine box into the socket.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 2.2 VESA Mounting Method DSH-146 supports the standard 200 and 400 VESA mount. The photo is as below.
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DSH-146 User’s Manual CHAPTER 3 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY This chapter provides users with detailed description how to set up basic system configuration through the AMIBIOS8 BIOS setup utility. 3.1 Starting To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below: 1. 2. Turn on the computer and press the key immediately. After you press the key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Chipset and Power menus.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 3.2 Navigation Keys The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include , , , , keys, and so on. Note Some of navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 3.3 Main Menu When you first enter the Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 3.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option. Max CPUID Value Limit You can enable this item to let legacy operating systems boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPU ID functions. Intel (R) Virtualization Tech This item helps you enable or disable the Intel Virtualization Technology. Execute-Disable Bit Capability This item helps you enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech This item helps you enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep Technology.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z IDE Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. For items marked with “f”, please press for more options. Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave Select one of the hard disk drives to configure IDE devices installed in the system by pressing for more options.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z Super IO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the SuperIO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. Serial Port1 Address This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request address of serial port 1. The Optimal setting is 3F8/IRQ4. The Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z Hardware Health Configuration This screen shows the Hardware Health Configuration, and a description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. H/W Health Function You can select this item Enabled for the Hardware Health Monitoring Device. The Hardware Health Event Monitoring displays the temperature of CPU and System, Fan Speed, Vcore, etc.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z ACPI Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. General ACPI Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the General ACPI Configuration sub menu, which contains General ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) options for your configuration.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z AHCI Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the AHCI Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. AHCI BIOS Support You can enable or disable this item to control the AHCI function of the SATA controller.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z Intel iAMT Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Intel iAMT Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. Intel iAMT Support You can enable this item to support iAMT (active management technology) function to follow up the procedure for the access to AMI program screen. Unconfigure iAMT/ME Use this item to unconfigure the iAMT/ME settings.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z MPS Configuration This screen shows the MPS (Multi Processor Specification) Configuration, and you can change its value. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. MPS Revision Use this item to select MPS (Multi Processor Specification) Revision 1.1 or 1.4. The default setting is 1.4.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z PCI Express Configuration This screen shows the PCI Express Configuration, and you can change its value. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. Active State Power-Management Use this item to enable or disable the function of Active State Power-Management to provide you with lower power consumption. The default setting is Disabled.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z USB Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the USB Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. Legacy USB Support Use this item to enable or disable support for USB device on legacy operating system. The default setting is Enabled. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Enabling this item provide the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 3.5 PCI PnP Menu The PCI PnP menu allows users to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Clear NVRAM Use this item to clear the data in the NVRAM (CMOS). Here are the options for your selection, No and Yes. Plug & Play O/S When the setting is No, Use this item to configure all the devices in the system. When the setting is Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 3.6 Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: Boot Settings Configuration y For items marked with “f”, please press for more options.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabling this item lets the BIOS skip some power on self tests (POST). The default setting is Enabled. Quiet Boot Enabling this item lets the BIOS skip some power on self tests (POST). The default setting is Enabled. AddOn ROM Display Mode This item selects the display mode for option ROM. The default setting is Force BIOS. Boot Num-Lock Use this item to select the power-on state for the NumLock. The default setting is On.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display If this item is enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. The default setting is Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture If this item is enabled, this function makes the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The default setting is Disabled.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 3.7 Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system. Supervisor Password This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. User Password This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Change User Password Select this option and press to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the user password. Boot Sector Virus Protection This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen. The default setting is Disabled Disabled Enabled 36 Set this value to prevent the Boot Sector Virus Protection. This is the default setting. Select Enabled to enable boot sector protection.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 3.8 Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: y y y North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration ME Subsystem Configuration For items marked with “f”, please press for more options.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z North Bridge Configuration Memory Hole This item allows you to enable or disable the Memory Hole. Boot Graphic Adapter Priority This item allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Internal Graphics Mode Select This item allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device. Max TOLUD This item allows you to select the size of TOLUD. Gfx Port Power Mode This item allows you to disable or enable Gfx Port Power Mode.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z South Bridge Configuration USB Function These items, respectively, allow you to enable or disable USB function. USB 2.0 Controller These items, respectively, allow you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. HDA Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the HD audio support.
DSH-146 User’s Manual z ME Subsystem Configuration 40 AMI BIOS Setup Utility
DSH-146 User’s Manual 3.9 Exit Menu The Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or failsafe default values. Exit Saving Changes When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu and press . Select Ok to save changes and exit.
DSH-146 User’s Manual Load Optimal Defaults It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you Select this option. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications. In particular, do not use the Optimal Setup options if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems. Select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
DSH-146 User’s Manual CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION 4.1 System DSH-146 supports Windows XP and Window 7. To facilitate the installation of system driver, please carefully read the instructions in this chapter before start installing. 1. Insert Intel Express Installer Driver CD and select the “\Driver\”. 2. Select your operating system driver to install. 3. Select all files and follow the installing procedure.
DSH-146 User’s Manual CHAPTER 5 OSD Menu Setup 5.1 Hot key-1 DSH-146 uses OSD to configure brightness, audio…etc. You could configure it via hot key.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 5.2 Hot key-2 PC Control Item Function S/P DIF S/P DIF Line out HDD LED HDD Read/Write State RESET Hardware Reset Button 5.3 Power Switch PC Power SW Function I System Power ON. O System Power OFF.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 5.2 OSD function OSD Functions are listed below: OSD MENU Description General setting： z Brightness z Contrast General Volume: Adjust speakers volume Mute: Speaker power ON/OFF. Audio Color Tools Sensors 46 Color Temperature-9300, 7500 and 6500, z Higher color temperatures (5,000 or above) are called cool colors z Lower color temperatures (2,700– 3,000) are called warm colors Tool： z OSD Time Out: (5~60) seconds. z Gamma Selection: 0.8, 1, 1.2 and 1.
DSH-146 User’s Manual APPENDIX Power Supply Specification Power Supply (450W, AC110~240V Input) 1. Electrical Requirements OUTPUT ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The subject power supply will meet all electrical specifications below, over the full operation temperature range and dynamic load regulation. OUTPUT RATING Output min. loading max. loading Voltage range +5.0V 0A 2.0A 4.80V 5.20V +12.0Va 0A 3.0A 11.4Vto 12.6V +12.0Vb 0A 8.0A 11.5V 12.5V to +24.0V 0A 13.0A 22.8V 25.
DSH-146 User’s Manual 2. Environmental Requirements Operating temperature: -5°C to 45°C Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C Humidity, non-condensing: 20% ~ 90%RH, NonCondensing NOTE DSH-146 Power supply should be protected the system when it is superheat. If the system inside temperature is over 70 degree, it will enable overheating solution to turn off system power.
