PE2M Small Form-Factor PC User Manual Document Reference PE2M Manual Document Issue Level 1.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Contents CONTENTS CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................4 COPYRIGHT ................................................................................................................................
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Contents CMOS Clear...................................................................................................................................................23 Set FSB Speed ................................................................................................................................................23 KNOWN ISSUES .............................................................................................................................................
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Introduction INTRODUCTION Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, without the prior permission, in writing, from the publisher. For permission in the UK please contact Blue Chip Technology. Information offered in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Introduction Regulatory Statements CE This product meets the essential protection requirements of the European EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and its amending Directives, and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and is eligible to bear the CE mark. Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC User Guide - Organisation USER GUIDE Manual Organisation This manual describes in detail the PE2M Small Form-Factor PC. We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to be necessary to aid in the understanding of the product.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC User Guide - Overview Overview The PE2M is a powerful slim-line Personal Computer (PC) specifically designed to drive large plasma displays panels. The unit is self-contained requiring as a minimum, only a power connection and a display. The applications are not limited to display applications. The basic unit comprises a highly integrated computer board with a single 2½-inch hard disk drive and an autoswitching power supply suitable for most markets.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC User Guide - Specification Specification CPU Intel Celeron and Pentium III FC-PGA processors from 300 to 1.13+ GHz, and FC-PGA2 processors to 1.40 GHz with 66/100/133 MHz FSB. Chipset Uses the VIA VT8604 AGP and VT82C686B Chipset. Selects FSB speed from within the BIOS. Graphics Controller Integrated controller with 3D pipelined architecture, full 2D and motion video acceleration. Provides digital video output. Uses 4 to 32 MB system memory as frame buffer.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC User Guide - Precautions Precautions General Precautions Before attempting any modification to, or internal adjustment of the PE2M PC, please read the following sections carefully. Certain precautions are necessary when handling circuit boards and equipment containing them. Failure to observe the precautions could result in being unable to operate the equipment, damage to the product, or in extreme cases, personal injury.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC User Guide - Precautions BIOS & CMOS Memory Be aware that with personal computer products, it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS memory that make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings; (see the description of the Jumper Settings for details). Electromagnetic Compatibility This product meets the requirements of the European EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and its amending Directives, and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Quick Start Guide QUICK START GUIDE First ensure that you are familiar with the contents of the section "Precautions". It contains important information to avoid damage to the unit. The unit may be used free-standing, but it is recommended that it be securely mounted to avoid accidental damage. There are two M4 tapped holes on each end of the chassis for mounting brackets, etc., but the actual mounting details will vary depending upon the application.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Software Configuration SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Installing Operating Systems Your PE2M Small Form-Factor PC may have been supplied complete with a software operating system, in which case the appropriate drivers will have been loaded. If it has been supplied without an operating system, one must be loaded following the instructions supplied with the software. It is then necessary to add driver programs for the specific hardware of the motherboard.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Software Configuration Microsoft Windows NT4 Video Drivers To add a Display Adapter navigate to Control Panel then Display/Settings, click "Display type", select "Change" then click "Have Disk". Browse to the location of the Drivers on the CD for instance \Drivers\VIDEO\NT4\ Select "S3 Graphics Inc, ProSavage Display Driver". Close dialogue boxes, reboot and set video resolution to complete the installation. Audio Drivers Run SETUP.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Software Configuration Microsoft Windows 2000 Video Drivers The Video drivers are located on the CD at \Drivers\Video\Win2000 To add a Display Adapter navigate to Control Panel then Display/Settings, click "Display type", select "Change" then click "Have Disk". Browse to the location of the Drivers on the CD select "S3 Graphics Inc, ProSavage Display Driver". Windows 2000 will prompt with a warning about the driver not being digitally signed.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Software Configuration Microsoft XP Video Drivers The Video drivers are located at \Drivers\Video\WinXP To add a Display Adapter, navigate to Control Panel then Display/Settings, click "Display Type", select "Change" then click "Have Disk". Browse to the location of the Drivers on the CD at \Drivers\Video\WinXP Select "S3 Graphics Inc, ProSavage Display Driver". Close dialogue boxes reboot and set video resolution to complete the installation.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Installation - Mounting INSTALLATION Mounting The unit may be mounted in any orientation, but care must be taken to ensure easy access to any removable media drive (e.g. floppy disk drive, or CD-ROM drive). This includes the installation of cables. It is imperative that the areas around the cooling fan inlets and the venting holes are not obscured.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Installation - Mounting Assemble the PE2M to the display using four M3 x 6mm screws. Due to the restriction caused by the carrying handle on the 42PD2 display, it is necessary to fit the (rightangle) AC power connector to the display before fitting the PE2M. DO NOT CONNECT THE AC POWER TO THE UNIT AT THIS STAGE. This restriction does not apply to the 42PD3 display. Fit the right-angle AC power connector to the PC. DO NOT CONNECT THE AC POWER AT THIS STAGE.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Installation - Mounting NEC 42PD2 Display This procedure applies only to the 42PD2 with models PE2M-DV, PE2M-CD, PE2M-FD. Fit the two mounting brackets as shown in the diagram using four M4 x 6mm fixing screws. Note the orientation of the brackets to avoid any restriction of the fans. Due to the restriction caused by the carrying handle on the 42PD2 display, it is necessary to fit the (rightangle) AC power connector to the display before fitting the PE2M.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Installation - Mounting Fit the graphics output cable between the graphics output connector on the PC and the input connector of the display. Fit any peripheral cables as required. Connect the AC power lead to a suitably fused source and an earth (ground) point.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC External Connections External Connections The external connectors on the front face are shown on the following diagram: - Line Out Mouse LAN Parallel Port Mic In Reset Switch (Recessed) Power On LED & Switch Hard Drive Activity LED AC Power Inlet IEEE-1394 Serial 1 Keyboard USB 1 & 2 PCI Expansion Card, Option VGA CD, DVD or Floppy drive Option PS/2 Mouse Port PS/2 6-pin mini-DIN socket. Mating Connector: PS/2 mouse connector.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC External Connections Ethernet Port RJ-45 8-pin shielded socket. Mating Connector: RJ-45 8-pin plug. Standard Pin Out IEEE – 1394 “Firewire” Port Standard 6-pin male Mating Connector: IEEE-1394 6-pin female Standard Pin Out Audio – Microphone In 3.5mm Jack-socket. Mating Connector: 3.5mm Jack-plug Tip is microphone input suitable for dynamic microphone of not greater than 600 Ohms impedance. Audio – Line Out 3.5mm Jack-socket. Mating Connector: 3.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Internal Connections Internal Connections There are connectors on the main processor board for the CPU, memory, power and various additional peripherals. For the location of these items please see the photograph below. Your board may vary slightly from that shown.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Upgrading the Hardware Jumpers The processor board used in the PE2M PC is largely free of selection jumpers. Most settings are controlled from the BIOS, and stored in the CMOS memory, the operating system options. Only two jumpers are significant. One jumper block is used on the board, to clear the CMOS memory. This is necessary in the event of the BIOS settings, held in the CMOS memory, becoming corrupt.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Upgrading the Hardware Known Issues With Windows 2000 and Windows Xp, the operating can sometimes hang on reboot. This is due to an incompatibility with the IEEE 1394 “Firewire” Port.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Upgrading the Hardware UPGRADING THE SYSTEM HARDWARE Warning Before attempting any upgrade to the PE2M computer, please read the section "Precautions". For your personal safety it is important that you ensure that the unit is switched off, and the AC supply is disconnected. Remember that switching the power off using the front panel switch does not isolate the AC supply, and under these conditions the DC power is still connected to the motherboard.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Upgrading the Hardware Expansion Card Fixing Screw Bracket End Slot Hard Drive & Fan Assembly Expanding Rivet PCI Riser Card PCI Expansion Card Expansion Card Fixing Access Hole Remove the hard drive assembly as follows: Remove two screws from the rear face of the chassis, one each side of the fan. Lift the fan end of the hard drive bracket a little, and slide the unit to the side to disengage the two tabs at the front end.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Upgrading the Hardware Adding an Expansion Card Selection The PE2M chassis can accommodate one short 32-bit PCI expansion card. Typically this might be a specialised graphics expansion card for a particular display application. It is important that in selecting a card to suit an application that the card not only meets the user requirements, but is also compliant with the regulatory requirements of the territory in which it is to be used.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC Maintenance MAINTENANCE On a regular basis, the inside of the PE3M unit should be cleaned out to prevent dust build up which could eventually clog the fans and prevent efficient operation. Generally the enclosure design and the wiring layout will ensure that the coolign is stable. However, bear in mind that any modifications to the installation may cause a restriction of the air vents.
PE2M Small Form Factor PC History AMENDMENT HISTORY Issue Level 0.1 1.0 1.1 Issue Date 15/04/02 18/04/02 29/04/02 Author EGW KDL EGW 1.2 17/07/02 EGW 1.3 31/08/04 TMCK Amendment Details First Draft Issue Released Add English & French cautionary notes to section "Replacing the Processor Battery" Add FC-PGA2 to 1.4GHz processor option to Specification. Add FC-PGA2 option to CPU Socket description. Add reference to FSB speed jumper. Add info on Firewire hang Blue Chip Technology Ltd.
