Professional PC Operating Manual Edition X103 SFF English
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Introduction Important notes Edition X103 SFF Preparation for use and operation Troubleshooting and tips System expansions Operating Manual Technical data Index August 2005 edition
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Contents Your Edition X103 SFF... .................................................................................................................... 1 Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................... 1 Important notes .................................................................................................................................. 3 Safety notes...................................................
Contents System expansions...........................................................................................................................25 Information about boards ............................................................................................................25 Opening and closing the casing..........................................................................................................26 Assembling and dismantling low-profile units .......................................
Your Edition X103 SFF... ... is available with various configuration levels with different hardware and software. You can incorporate operable drives (for example DVD drive) as well as other boards. This manual tells you how to put your device into operation and how to operate it in daily use. This manual applies for all configuration levels. Depending on the configuration level chosen some of the hardware components described may not be available on your PC.
Important notes In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which it is essential to take note of when working with your device. Safety notes ! Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety" manual and in the following safety notes. During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on environmental conditions in the "Technical data" chapter as well as the instructions in the "Preparing for use" chapter.
Important notes Energy saving, disposal and recycling Further information can be found on the "User Documentation" or "Drivers & Utilities" CD provided with your computer. CE marking CE marking for devices without radio component The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC "Low voltage directive".
Preparing for use ! Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter. Unpacking and checking the delivery It is recommended not to throw away the original packaging material! It may be required for reshipment at some later date. ► Unpack all the individual parts. ► Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation. ► Check whether the delivery agrees with the details in the delivery note.
Setting up the device ! When installing your device, give consideration to the safety notes in the "Safety" manual. Only install the device in the operating positions for which it is intended. Do not place the device on the floor. We recommend that you place your device on an insensitive, non-slip surface. In view of the multitude of different finishes and varnishes used on furniture, it is possible that the feet of the device will mark the surface they stand on.
Preparing for use Vertical operating position Proceed as follows to operate the device in the vertical operating position: ► If necessary, disconnect the cables. Use the base feet contained in the accessory pack when it is to be used in a vertical position: ! ► Place the feet of the device on a non-slip surface. ► Place the device on the base feet (see illustration). ► If necessary, reconnect the cables. The set-up direction is specified.
Horizontal operating position with rubber feet ! The horizontal operating position is only permitted with the rubber feet (due to heat produced on the underside). ► If necessary, disconnect the cables. ► Stick the rubber feet on the base of the casing (see illustration). ► Place the unit on the rubber feet and reconnect any cables disconnected previously. Connect the monitor, mouse and keyboard The ports for the monitor, mouse, and keyboard are on the front and rear of the device.
Preparing for use Connecting the monitor ► Follow the instructions contained in the monitor manual to prepare the monitor for operation (e.g. connecting cables). ► Plug the data cable into the monitor port ► Plug the monitor power cable into the grounded mains outlet. of the device. Connecting the mouse Depending on the equipment level selected, your device will be supplied with a PS/2 mouse or a USB mouse. Connecting a PS/2 mouse ► Connect the PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 mouse port of the device.
Connecting the device to the mains voltage 100 V - 125 V ! ► Check the voltage setting. The visible value must agree with the local mains voltage: 115 = 100 V to 127 V 230 = 200 V to 240 V If an incorrect mains voltage is set, push the slide switch all the way into the other position with a pointed object. You may only operate the device, if the voltage for the device is set to the local mains voltage. 2 ► Connect the power cable to the device (1).
Preparing for use Switching on monitor and device ► Switch the monitor on (see the operating manual for the monitor). ► Switch the device on. To do this, follow the instructions below. ► Press the ON/OFF switch on the front of the device. The power-on indicator lights green and the device is started. 1 1 = ON/OFF switch Installing the software ► During installation, follow the instructions on screen.
Disconnecting cables ► Turn off all power and equipment switches. ► Remove all power plugs from the grounded mains outlets. ► Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets. ► Unplug all cables from the device and peripherals. USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices while your operating system is running.
Preparing for use Connecting external devices to the parallel or serial port External devices can be connected to the parallel or serial port (e.g. a printer or a modem). ► Connect the data cable to the external device. ► Depending on the device, connect the data cable to the parallel port or the serial port . For an exact description of how to connect external devices to the corresponding port, please see the external device documentation. i Port settings You can change the port settings (e.g.
Operation Switching the device on ► If necessary, switch the monitor on (see the operating manual for the monitor). ► Press the ON/OFF switch on the front of the device. The power-on indicator lights green and the device is started. Switching off the device ► Shut down the operating system properly. For Windows: select Shut Down from the Start menu. ► If the operating system does not automatically switch the device into an energy-saving mode or switch it off, press the ON/OFF switch.
Operation Indicators provided by the device The indicators are on the front of the casing. Which indicators are available on your device depends on the configuration level you have selected. 1 2 1= 2= 3= 4= Drive indicator, e.g. DVD Floppy disk indicator Hard disk indicator Power-on indicator 4 3 1 - Drive indicator, e.g. DVD The indicator lights up when the optical drive of the device is being accessed. You may only remove the CD/DVD when the indicator is dark.
Operation Keyboard 1 2 3 1= 2= 3= i Function keys Power button (optional) Alphanumeric keypad 4 4= 5= 5 Cursor keys Numeric keypad (calculator keypad) The illustrated keyboard is an example and may differ from the model you use. Important keys and key combinations The description of the following keys and key combinations applies to Microsoft operating systems. Details of other keys and key combinations can be found in the documentation of the relevant application programme.
Operation Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item (Windows). Shift key enables upper-case letters and the upper key symbols to be used. Alt Gr Num Alt Gr (e.g. German keyboard) produces a character shown on the right-hand side of a key (e.g. the character @ on the key Q ). Num Lock key by pressing the Num Lock key you switch between the Numeric keypad cursor control functions and digit or comma functions. When the Num Lock indicator is lit the digit and comma keys are active.
Operation Working with floppy disks i Follow the instructions supplied by the vendor of the floppy disks. Do not clean the floppy disk drive with cleaning floppy disks. Any attempt would destroy the read/write head in the disk drive within 20 seconds. 5 4 6 7 1 2 3 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= 6= 7= Insertion direction Label area Write protection tab for a 1.44 Mbyte floppy disk Identification of a 1.
Troubleshooting and tips ! Take note of the safety notes in the "Safety" manual and in the "Preparing for use" chapter, when you connect or disconnect cables. If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described in the following places: ● ● ● ● in this chapter in the documentation of the connected devices in the help systems of the software used in the documentation of your operating system If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ► Switch off the device.
Troubleshooting and tips The device cannot be switched off with the ON/OFF switch Cause: The device has not been switched on with the ON/OFF switch. ► Press the ON/OFF switch again. Cause: System crash ► Press the ON/OFF switch for at least 4 seconds, until the device switches off. i The operating system is not shut-down properly in the process. Error messages are therefore possible the next time the system is booted.
Troubleshooting and tips Wrong monitor has been set under Window XP ► Restart the device. ► Press F8 while the system is booting. Either the Windows Advanced Start Options menu or the menu for selecting the operating system appears. ► If the menu for selecting the operating system appears, press F8 . ► Select Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Network.
Troubleshooting and tips Time and/or date is not correct You can set the time and date in the BIOS Setup or in the operating system. ► Set the time and date. If the time and date are repeatedly wrong when you switch on your device, the on-board battery is flat. Change the lithium battery (see "Replacing lithium battery".
System expansions i As the device has to be shut down in order to install/deinstall system hardware components, it is a good idea to print out the relevant sections of this chapter. It may be necessary to update the BIOS when carrying out a system expansion or hardware upgrade. Additional information is contained in the "BIOS Setup" manual or possibly in the manual for the mainboard. When installing components that become very hot, make sure that the maximum permissible temperature is not exceeded.
System expansions Opening and closing the casing Opening the casing 1 1 ► Remove the two screws on the rear of the device. ► Pull the cover away in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and remove it (2). ► Place the cover on the casing (1) and push it into place in the direction indicated by the arrow (2). ► Screw in the screws (1) previously removed again.
System expansions Assembling and dismantling low-profile units ! Do not dispose of the slot cover. If you remove the board again, you must reinstall the slot cover (cooling, fire protection or EMC regulations to be complied with). Removing the holding plate ► Open the casing (see "Opening the casing"). ► 1 Undo the screws (1) and remove the holding plate (2). 1 2 Installing a board ► Push the board up to its slot as far as the stop. ► Press the board into the slot so that it engages.
System expansions Inserting and removing the drive cage Removing the drive cage The following steps should be taken when dismantling the drive cage: Removing the cross-piece 1 1 ► Open the casing (see "Opening the casing"). ► Undo both screws (1) and remove the cross-beam (2) from the casing. ► Undo the lugs (1) and carefully remove the front panel. ► Remove the two screws (1).
System expansions Disconnecting cables ► Lift the drive cage slightly and disconnect the wires from the drives. ► Lift the drive cage into a vertical position (1). ► Pull the drive cage out of the casing in the direction of the arrow (2). Removing the drive cage 2 1 Installing the drive cage The following steps should be taken when assembling the drive cage: Attaching the drive cage ► 2 Place the drive cage onto the front of the casing. Feed the latches (1) into the corresponding slits (2).
System expansions Inserting the wires ► Lower the drive cage slightly and re-insert the wires into the drives. ► Lower the drive cage as far as it will go. Be careful that no wires become trapped. ► Screw in the screws (1) previously removed again. ► Carefully place the front panel onto the front of the casing, until the lugs (1) engage.
System expansions Installing the cross-piece 1 ► Place the cross-beam (2) in the casing and secure it with the two screws (1). Make sure that the screw holes are exactly aligned. Otherwise, turn the cross-beam over. ► Close the casing (see "Closing the casing").
System expansions Removing and installing accessible drives ► Open the casing (see "Opening the casing"). ► Remove the drive cage (see "Removing the drive cage"). 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1= Floppy Disk Drive 2= Optical drive ► Remove the four screws (1) on the underside of the drive cage. ► Pull the drive from the front out of the drive cage. ► Slide the new drive into the drive cage. ► Fasten the screws (1). ► Install the drive cage (see "Installing the drive cage").
System expansions 2 2 1 1 ► Loosen the screws (1) and (2) of the hard disk. ► Remove the hard disk carrier. i It may be necessary to modify the entry for the drive in the BIOS Setup. ► Remove the new hard disk from the package. ► Fasten the hard disk carrier to the new hard disk. ► Fasten the screws (1) and (2). ► Plug in the cables on the hard disk. ► Place the hard drive mount into the casing so that it fastens onto the lug (1).
System expansions Extensions to the mainboard Details on whether you can upgrade the main memory or the processor of your device are provided in the manual for the mainboard. In order to gain access to the components, you may need to remove the cross-beam. Making changes on mainboard ► Open the casing (see "Opening the casing"). ► Remove the cross-beam (see "Removing the cross-piece"). ► If necessary, remove the drive cage (see "Removing the drive cage").
System expansions The lithium battery holder exists in different designs that function in the same way. 3 2 2 1 ► 3 Press the catch in the direction of the arrow (1). The battery jumps out of the holder slightly. ► Remove the battery (2). ► Push the new lithium battery of the identical type into the holder and press it downward until it engages. Following changes ► If necessary, install the drive cage again (see "Installing the drive cage").
Technical data Electrical data Regulations complied with: IEC60950-1/EN60950-1 Protection class: I Rated voltage range: 100 - 127 / 200 - 240 V Frequency: 47 Hz - 63 Hz Dimensions Width/depth/height: 333 mm/370 mm/100 mm Weight with the basic configuration approx. 10 kg Environmental conditions Environment class (3K2) Environment class (2K2) DIN IEC 721 part 3-3 DIN IEC 721 part 3-2 Temperature: ● Operating (3K2) ● Transport (2K2) 15 °C .... 35 °C -25 °C ....
Index A Alphanumeric keypad 17 Audio input 12 Audio output 12 B Base feet 7 Battery 34 BIOS Setup 19 configuration 19 setting 19 system settings 19 Board 25 Button ON/OFF switch 17 C Cable connecting 11 disconnecting 12 CD-ROM drive indicator 16 CD-ROM indicator 16 CE certificate 4 CE marking 4 Clearance 37 Connecting device 10 keyboard 9 mouse 9 PS/2 mouse 9 standard keyboard 9 USB keyboard 9 Contents of delivery 5 Ctrl+Alt+Del 18 Cursor keys 17 D Data dimensions 37 environmental 37 weight 37 Date not corr
Index G Game port 12 H Hard disk contents, restoring 24 Hard disk indicator 16 Headphones 12 Horizontal operating position 8 I Important notes 3 Indicator hard disk 16 Indicators device 16 Installation switching on for the first time 10 Installing software 10, 11 Interfaces 12 K Key Alt Gr 18 Control 18 Ctrl 18 cursor keys 17 Enter 17 enter key 17 Num 18 Return 17 Shift 18 Key combination 17, 18 Keyboard 17 alphanumeric keypad 17 connecting 9 cursor keys 17 function keys 17 numeric keypad 17 port 8, 9 Keyb
Index O ON/OFF switch 15, 17 Operating position horizontal 8 Operating position, vertical 7 Operation 15 Other manuals 24 P Packing material 5 unpacking 5 Parallel port 12, 13 connecting devices 13 settings 13 PC cabling 11 connecting devices 11 extensions 25 Port SCSI 12 Power-on indicator 15, 16 dark 21 fails to light 16, 21 flashes 16 lights green 16 lights orange 16 Preparing for first use, overview 5 Preparing for use 5 overview 5 Printer 12 Processor 34 replacing 34 PS/2 mouse connecting 9 port 8 PS/
