The IGEL TC-Card Installation Guide TC 32 LX CF and TC 64 LX CF 0 Revision 1.
Contents Page Introduction PC Requirements Installation Mounting the TC-Card Connecting the Hard Drive Cable The Power Connector Supported Video Cards Supported Network Interface Cards (NIC) 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1
Introduction The TC-card from IGEL Technology offers a cost-effective entry into the world of server-based computing. Within a few minutes your old PC workstation turns into an efficient and cost-saving IGEL Clever Client. The Clever Client can then be fully managed using IGEL’s Remote Management software in the same manner as IGEL’s Clever Thin-Client terminals.
Installation 1. Disconnect the power from the PC and open the PC case 2. Install the TC-card in any spare expansion card mounting slot. 3. Locate the hard-drive and disconnect the IDE hard drive ribbon cable from the hard drive and connect it to the IDE hard drive connector on the TC-card. 4. Connect a 3.5" floppy-drive-style power plug to the Power connector. 5. Ensure the TC-card is jumpered for Master (M). 6. Close the case and power on the PC 7. The PC should now behave like an IGEL Clever Client.
Mounting the TC-Card The TC-Card can usually be mounted in any spare card slot as shown in figure 2. Ensure the TC-card is not touching any other components or the chassis. Ensure the screw attaching the mounting bracket is tightened correctly. Figure 2 There is no electrical connection to the slot, so the slot may be of any type; even slots off the motherboard may be used.
Connecting the Hard Drive Cable The TC-card must be set to be master (figure 3) and be connected to the primary IDE channel. The 40 pin hard drive cable connector usually has a “key” on one side (figure 4). Ensure this mates with the notch in the 40 pin socket on the TC-Card. If the cable has no key ensure the red stripe on the cable is at the same end as pin 1 on the TC card socket. (figure 5). Any other device on the primary channel should be set to slave (rather than using “cable select”).
The Power Connector The IGEL TC-Card requires power from the small (3.5" floppy style) power connector found in most PCs as shown in figure 6 below. Most hard drives use the larger peripheral power connector as shown in figure 7 below. If the PC being upgraded has no spare small power connector, use the included adapter (Figure 8) to convert from the large power connector to the small connector.
Supported Video cards The vast majority of video cards should work satisfactorily with the TC-card in VESA mode. The following specific video cards have been tested by IGEL and have been found to work satisfactorily. Should you encounter a problem with your video card, please contact IGEL for resolution.
Supported Network Interface cards (NIC) Any Network Interface Card that are NE1000 or NE2000 compatible should work satisfactorily with the TC-card. The following specific NICs have been tested by IGEL and have been found to work satisfactorily. Should you encounter a problem with your NIC, please contact IGEL for resolution.
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