EBOX-3350DX2 Series EBOX-3350DX2 EBOX-3350DX2-AP EBOX-3350DX2-C2 EBOX-3350DX2-C2AP User’s Guide
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Trademarks Acknowledgment The EBOX-3350DX2 Series is the registered trademarks of DMP Electronics Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and AMI are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation and American Megatrends Inc. in the United States and/ or other countries respectively. Other brand names, product names or trade names appearing in this document are the properties and registered trademarks of their respective owners. All names mentioned herewith are served for identification purpose only.
Safety Information WARNING Do not expose EBOX to rain or moisture, in order to prevent shock and fire hazard. Never install EBOX in wet locations. Do not open the cabinet to avoid electrical shock. Refer to your nearest dealer for qualified personnel servicing. Never touch un-insulated terminals or wire unless your power adaptor and display monitor are disconnected.
Regulatory FCC Class A Note 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.
Purchase Agreement Purpose: In accordance to the general commercial conduct of Trust and Fair Trade, herewith below is the agreement for the protection for both parties, DMP and Users in pursuant of trading. Product Description: With this product, herewith also known as EBOX-3350DX2 Series, which is a simplified & an economical design of an embedded device for Special Purpose Personal Computing.
Contents Chapter 1 02 Unpacking your EBOX Mini PC Chapter 2 05 EBOX-3350DX2 Series Overview 06 System Specifications 07 Peripherals Connecting Chapter 3 10 BIOS Reconfiguring 11 Linux Installation Guide Chapter 4 20 Technical Specifications Chapter 5 22 Onboard Connectors Summary 24 Pin Assignments Chapter 6 27 Taking Care Your EBOX VESA PC 29 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 32 32 32 32 32 Terms and Condition Warranty Service and Support Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Policy Shipping Policy
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Unpacking Your EBOX Mini PC Congratulation! You have just acquired EBOX-3350DX2 Series, please check the following items: Packing List: Item No. Description 1 EBOX-3350DX2 Series VESA PC 2 75 x 75 mm to 100 x 100 mm VESA mounting rack (Optional) Note: The accessories are subject to change without immediate notice. Q’ty x1 x1 Check Before Use 1. EBOX-3350DX2 Series Unit 2.
Preface EBOX-3350DX2 Series: VESA PC The EBOX-3350DX2 Series is a revolutionary device which is especially designed for limited physical space and temperature concerns. No matter you are in a jammed office, a crowded place, or public transportation, it can be easily integrated with a VESA LCD to bring you EBOX-3350DX2 Series access at any time. It can attach to any VESA mounting fixture; allowing it to be securely mounted onto desks, walls, or buildings, and thereby optimizes your work area.
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EBOX-3350DX2 Series Overview Front Panel A: Reset Button For system reset or turn on. (Available in 3350DX2/ 3350DX2-C2). B: Power LED The power LED lights up when the system is turned on. B E D F A C C: Audio Line Out Audio output to speaker. D: Audio Mic In For Microphone input. E: USB v2.0 ports For connection to devices with USB Interface such as CD/ DVD-ROM, USB HDD, etc. F: SD Slot For the storage SD card, the system is bootable from SD card. Back Panel G: USB V2.
System Specification CPU Operating System Vortex86DX2 (933MHz) Windows XP Embedded Main Memory Windows Embedded CE 512MB DDR2 (32-bit DRAM bus) Supported Linux Distribution list: BIOS 1. Gentoo 4.2 AMI BIOS 2. Ubuntu 8.04 VGA 3. Ubuntu 8.10 Resolution up to 1920 x 1440 High Colors 4. Ubutnu 9.04 5. Ubuntu 10.04 Peripheral 1. USB V2.0 x 3 (2 at front, 1 at rear) 2. SD card slot x 1 3. Audio (Mic In, Line Out) 4. RS-232 port x 2 (Available in EBOX-3350DX2-C2/ C2AP) 6. Debian 4.0 7. Debian 5.
Peripherals Connecting the Power Adaptor A: DC Power Jack To use EBOX-3350DX2 Series immediately, please attach the USB cable or supplied AC adapter for the power source. A Note: With the Auto Power On support function (Optional), the system then will be turned on automatically. Connecting the Monitor B: VGA Connection B Make your LCD display connection with the VGA cable to the 15-pin D-Sub VGA port.
Peripherals Connecting the USB EBOX-3350DX2 series provides 3 external USB ports (2 at the front, 1 at the rear). C: SD Slot For booting device by SD Card. D: Microphone/ Earphone F C E The EBOX-3350DX2 Series supports Microphone Input and Speaker Output D E: Reset Button For system reset or turn on Note: Models with Auto Power On feature has Reset Button Eliminated. F F: USB Ports The USB ports are available for connection to USB devices such as CD-ROM/ USB Drive.
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BIOS Reconfiguring 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. AMI BIOS is used in the EBOX-3350DX2 Series. To reconfigure the EBOX-3350DX2 Series, press the key after power turn on to enter the BIOS setup main menu. Select from the menu, the desired setup to change. Press to go back to main menu. Press to load factory default setting. Move to “Exit” TAB and select “Save Settings and Exit”, press “Y” to save the changes that you just made. EBOX-3350DX2 Series will restart accordingly to your new setup.
Linux installation For Debian7.0/ Ubuntu10.04 Regarding the system installation of Debian7.0/ Ubuntu10.04, please follow the steps and suggestions to complete the system installation on the EBOX-3350DX2 Series platform. There we provided is a brief instruction to assist clients, but you can configure it by yourself with system’s asking. 1. Configuration of BIOS The first step is to ensure BIOS has correctly configured that necessary function was enabled for IDE device. (for Debian7.
2. Basic system installation For Debian7.0, after booting from the installation CD, moving straight to install system would get a text only system, please choose Graphic Install if GUI is necessary for your application. The system would start to ask questions for basic configuration. Such as the language, keyboard map and time zone, etc.
As installation processing, the system would need you to make decisions about how the partitions your disk for the system? Following default option is using entire disk for the beginner. Choose “all files in one partition”. Other allocation is also available, depends on customers’ needs. In the final, remember to write the change to disk. Then the system would keep asking you few questions for configuration, suggestions were attached as follow.
The next question is about the agreement of the installation of the GRUB boot loader to the MBR area? Answer YES and wait system to complete the installation as last procedure. When it's completed, the disc tray will eject and inform you, then press continue to restart and be ready to enjoy the new system! The Debian7.0 The Ubuntu10.
3. Kernel and graphic driver installation Install the Kernel Package (Console mode) For Debian7.0, you can skip this procedure for kernel installation; Because system could work with default kernel version (3.2.0). Clicking the icon of the terminal from the application. And download the kernel 2.6.32-21 from below link then to store the kernel package.
Or you can remove the default kernel 2.6.32-??-generic that be arranged as a higher priority than the kernel we installed for the EBOX-3350DX2 platform, with the instruction below through the terminal. First, check what version be installed as default in the system: # grep –w linux-image-2.6.32 /var/log/dpkg.log To find the last two numbers as location of question marks that the system shows on screen “linux-image-2.6.
Install the VGA driver (Console mode) Switch to console mode by pressing key + + , then copy the VGA driver rdc_drv.so to the driver folder /usr/lib/xor/modules/drivers/, before that, you can download the driver from links below for Debian7 and Ubuntu10.04 individually. The Ubuntu10.04 Xorg Version is 1.7.6 The Debian 7.0 Xorg Version is 1.12.4 VGA Driver (click M2012_R0.04 to download) for Ubuntu 10.04 VGA Driver (click M2012_T0.0.9.1 to download) for Debian 7.
4. The system configuration Enable the Auto login System / Administration / Login Screen 1. Execute the utility “Login Screen” and enter the password to process it. 2. Set the Log in as “user account” automatically. Disable the power saving mode when system idle, System / Preference / Screensaver Unmarked the option “Active the screensaver when computer is idle”. Now, it is a workable Linux system for your EBOX-3350DX2 Series.
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Technical Specification Model Type 3350DX2 3350DX2-AP Processor 3350DX2-C2 3350DX2-C2AP Vortex86DX2 (933MHz) BIOS AMI BIOS Memory Onboard 512MB DDR2 VGA Integrated Graphics Chip/ D-Sub 15-pin Ethernet 10/100 Mbps LAN x 1 (RJ-45 connector, Built-in PXE diskless boot) USB 2.0 External: 3 ports (Front x 2, Rear x 1) Audio Mic in and Line out SD slot 1x RS-232 Auto Power On N/A N/A 2x Yes Power Dimensions 95 x 95 x 20 mm Unit Net Weight 277g Operation Temp.
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Onboard Connectors Summary Summary Table for CPU Board Nbr Description Type of Connections Pin nbrs. J3 VGA D-Sub Connector 15-pin J4 DC +5V Input Mini USB Jack 1-pin J5 Line out Audio Jack 2-pin J6 Mic in Audio Jack 2-pin J7 USB (Front) USB Connector 8-pin J8 USB (Front) USB Connector 8-pin J10 USB (Back) USB Connector 8-pin J12 Ethernet LAN RJ-45 8-pin J13 (Note) COM1 Port Box Header 5 x 2 2.0mm 10-pin J14 (Note) COM2 Port Box Header 5 x 2 2.
Rear Connectors Outline EBOX-3350DX2/ AP REAR LOOK J G I G: USB V2.
Pin Assignments J3: VGA – 15-pin D-Sub Connector Pin # Signal Name Pin # Signal Name Pin # Signal Name 1 MR 6 GND 11 NC GND VCC 2 MG 7 12 GND HYSYNC 3 MB 8 13 4 NC 9 NC 14 VSYNC 5 GND 10 GND 15 VCC J4: Mini USB DC Power Input Pin # 1 2 3 4 Signal Name +5V Input USB In USB In + None J7, J8: USB : For connection to external USB device – 4-pin USB Type 1 Connector (H) Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal Name VCC USB2USB2+ GND NC NC o J10: USB (90 ) – For connection to external USB device – 4-pin USB Type
Pin Assignments J12: LAN: RJ-45 Connector Pin # Signal Name 1 3 5 7 FTXD+ FRXIN+ NC NC Pin # Signal Name 2 4 6 8 FTXDNC FRXINNC J13, J14: COM - 9-pin D-Sub Connector Pin # 1 3 5 7 9 Signal Name DCD TXD GND RTS RI Pin # 2 4 6 8 -- Signal Name RXD DTR DSR CTS -- LEDS: POWER ON/ OFF LED Color Green State Power On 25
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Taking Care of your EBOX This section gives you some guidelines on using EBOX-3350DX2 Series – Safe using, Storing and Handling. Storing Do not place EBOX-3350DX2 Series in a location that is subject to: Heating sources, such as stove, oven, heater, radiator or air duct. Direct contact from sunlight. Rain or moisture area. Excessive dust accumulation area. High humidity place. Constant or occasional mechanical movement, vibration or shock.
Using Cables for Connection To avoid the problem, use only the specified interface cables in your accessory bag. The supplier will not be responsible for the connection arising from the other unspecified peripheral equipment. Do not use cut or damaged cables for connection. Cleaning Your VESA PC Clean the VESA PC with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Troubleshooting This section describes the techniques of resolving some basic problems that you encounter when using EBOX-3350DX2 Series. For more troubleshooting guidelines, please contact your nearest dealer for technical support. Troubleshooting Your VESA PC A. VESA PC does not start – Make sure the EBOX-3350DX2 Series is properly secured and plugged into a power source before it is turned on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on.
2. Go to “Exit” menu using the Direction keys <↑↓> and choose the option “Load Optimal Defaults”, then press . A message dialog appears as seen below, hit “Y” key and presses to save and recover to the factory setting. “Load Optimal Defaults (Y/N)? Y” (BIOS Setup menu “Exit”) C.
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Terms and Conditions Warranty The warranty terms for EBOX-3350DX2 Series are twelve (12) months from the shipped month. During the warranty period, DMP Electronics Will repair replace the product covered under this limited warranty. Service and Support DMP Electronics Inc. provides the technical support for hardware problems with your system throughout the warranty period. The technical support service is limited to configuration and operation of EBOX-3350DX2 Series sold by DMP Electronics Inc.
