AOpen GP1 Series User manual

GP1 Series
Operation Manual

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Disposal Instruction (US)
For better protection of our earth, please don’t throw this electronic device
into municipal trash bin when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure
utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle the product.
For more information about the collection and recycling of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), you are invited to visit our homepage at
www.aopen.com under “Green Products”
廃棄上の指示
より良い地球保護のために、電子機器を廃棄処分にする時は、ゴミ箱に捨
てないで下さい。汚染を最小限に抑え、地球環境の最大限の保護のため
に、製品をリサイクルして下さい。廃電気電子機器 (WEEE) の回収とリ
サイクルについての情報は、弊社ホームページwww.aopen.com の“Green
Products”（環境に優しい製品）をご覧下さい。
廢棄及回收處理
為了保護環境，請勿將本產品當作一般廢棄物處理。為減少環境污染，維護
地球資源，本產品報廢時，請回收本產品。
Instruktion til bortskaffelse (Danish)
Af hensyn til vores miljø bedes De ikke bortskaffe denne elektroniske
enhed i en almindelig affaldsspand. For at mindske forurening og sikre
beskyttelse af miljøet bedes De genbruge produktet. For yderligere infor-
mation vedrørende indsamling og genbrug af elektronik-affald (Waste Elec-
trical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)) er De velkommen til at besøge
vores website www.aopen.com og læse nærmere under “Green Products”.

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Verwijderingsinstructie (Dutch)
Om mogelijke schade aan het milieu of de menselijke gezondheid door
ongecontroleerde afvalverwijdering te voorkomen, moet u dit elektronisch
product scheiden van andere soorten afval en op een verantwoorde manier
recyclen. Verwijder dit product dan ook alstublieft niet samen met ander
huishoudelijk afval. Voor meer informatie over de verzameling en recycling
van elektrisch afval en elektronische apparatuur (WEEE), nodigen we u uit
om onze homepage te bezoeken www.aopen.com onder “Green Products”.
Instruction de Disposition (French)
Pour une meilleure protection de la terre, ne jetez pas ce dispositif élec-
tronique dans la poubelle municipale lors de la disposition. Pour éliminer
la pollution et assurer la plus grande protection de l’environnement global,
réutilisez s’il vous plaît le produit. Pour plus d’informations sur la ges-
tion des déchets d’Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE ou
WEEE), vous êtes invité à visiter notre site à www.aopen.com sous “ Green
Products”.
Entsorgungsanleitung (German)
Zum besseren Schutze unseres Planeten, schmeissen Sie elektrische
Geräte bitte nicht in öffentliche Mülleimer. Zur Verringerung der Versch-
mutzung und zur Sicherstellung grösstmöglichen Schutzes der Umwelt
recyceln Sie bitte das Produkt. Für mehr Informationen zum Sammeln und
Recyceln von elektrischen und elektronischen Müll (WEEE) besuchen Sie
bitte unsere Homepage unter www.aopen.com unter dem Punkt “Green
Products”.
Istruzioni per lo smaltimento (Italian)
Per una migliore salvaguardia del nostro pianeta, si prega di non get-
tare questo dispositivo elettronico nei normali riuti al momento
dell’eliminazione. Per ridurre al minimo l’inquinamento ed assicurare la
massima protezione dell’ambiente, si prega di riciclare il prodotto. Per
maggiori informazioni riguardanti la raccolta ed il riciclaggio delle apparec-
chiature elettriche ed elettroniche residue (WEEE), siete invitati a visitare la
nostra homepage www.aopen.com alla voce “Green Products”.

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Instruksjoner for Resirkulering og Oppsamling
(Norweigian)
For ĺ beskytte vĺr planet, kast ikke dette elektroniske utstyret sammen
med vanlig avfall. For ĺ beskytte vĺr natur og miljř, vennligst resirkuler dette
produktet. For mer informasjon om oppsamling og resirkulering i henhold til
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), se vĺr hjemmeside pĺ
www.aopen.com under “Green Products”.
Programa de Tratamento de Resíduos de Equipamentos
Eléctricos e Electrónicos (Portugese)
Para melhor protecção ambiental do nosso planeta terra, não coloque o
dispositivo electrónico no receptáculo de lixo municipal. Para minimizar a
poluição e garantir protecção máxima do ambiente global, recicle o produ-
to. Para mais informações sobre acerca da recolha e reciclagem de Equi-
pamento Eléctrico e Electrónico (WEEE), convidamos-lhe a visitar nossa
página na Internet em www.aopen.com sobre “Green Products”.
Instrucciones para depositar los productos electrónicos
(Spanish)
Para proteger mejor el medio ambiente, por favor, no deposite los produc-
tos electrónicos en los contenedores de basura tradicionales. Para reducir
la contaminación y proteger el medio ambiente se recomienda que los
recicle. Para más información acerca de dónde depositar y cómo reciclar
Equipos Electrónicos y Desperdicios Electrónicos (WEEE), por favor, visite
la página web www.aopen.com y entre en la sección Productos Ecológicos
(“Green Products”).
Kassering (Swedish)
För att bättre värna om vår jord bör denna elektroniska utrustning ej
kasseras tillsammans med vanligt avfall. För att minimera mängden föro-
reningar och så långt som möjligt skydda den globala miljön bör produkten
återvinnas.
För vidare information om insamling och återvinning av uttjänta elektriska
och elektroniska produkter (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment,
WEEE), besök avsnittet “Green Products” på vår hemsida, www.aopen.
com.

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AOpen and AOpen logos used herein are registered trademarks of AOpen Inc.
All other brand names and trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
Copyright © 2009 by AOpen Inc.
All rights reserved.
AOpen Inc.
http://www.aopen.com

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Safety Instructions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from connecter before cleaning.
Don’t use liquid or prayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth
for cleaning.
4. Make sure the equipment is connected to the power source with the correct
voltage, frequency, and ampere.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
6. Never pour any liquid into opening; this could cause re or electrical shock.
7. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment should only be
opened by qualied service personnel.
8. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel :
a. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
b. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
c. The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
user’s manual.
d. The equipment has dropped and damaged.
e. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
9. Ambient operation temperature: less than 40 degrees C.
10. Caution on use of battery: Use the battery recommended by the manufacturer
or the same type of battery installed by the manufacturer. If incorrect battery
is used, it may cause explosion or re hazard. Recycle or discard used
batteries according the manufacturer’s instruction or your local authority.

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FCC notice
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
n Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to
maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certied to comply
with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certied
peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Caution
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to
operate this computer.
Operation conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

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CAUTION AND MAINTENANCE:
Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the
amount of time .
Caution: Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any
cleaning.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING WHEN POSITIONING THE
DISPLAY:
•For safety concern, please don’t open the chassis cover as you please.
• Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without authorization.
Unauthorized modication could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
•This display can be normal operation under 100~240 Vac. 0 ℃~40 ℃environment
ambient temperature.
•For optimum performance, allow 15 minutes at least for display warm-up.
• Blink often and rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least 5 feet
away.
•Position the monitor at a 90 degree angle to windows and other light sources to
minimize glare and reections.
• Adjust the display’s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability.
•Get regular eye checkups.
CLEANING THE VENT HOLES
Clean ventilation areas using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle attachment.
To ensure proper ventilation, cleaning the ventilation areas must be carried out
monthly. More frequent cleaning may be necessary depending on the environment
in which the monitor is installed.
•Clean the display cabinet surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Please be sure
not to use a wet cloth and avoid using any cleaning solution.
•For glass cleaning, here’s a great way to keep the dust off display for a while. Wet a
soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish
washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and then use it to wipe the
front glass of display.
•Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-dry before you turn
on display.

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Table of Contents
I. GettingStart
1.1 Thank-you Note Before You Get Started ............................................................... 12
1.2 What’s In The Box?................................................................................................. 13
1.3 Accessories List ..................................................................................................... 14
1.4 Optional Expansion Items ........................................................................ 15
1.5 Panel and I/O Connector ........................................................................................ 16
1.6 Mainboard Overview (mini-ATX) ............................................................................ 17
1.7 CPU Frequency Table ............................................................................................ 18
1.8 1.8 Install Memory/ Add-on module ....................................................................... 19
II. Turn On The Power
2.1 BIOS Setting ........................................................................................................... 22
2.2 Install Driver .................................................................................................... ...... 23
2.3 Rear Panel Connections ......................................................................................... 28
Risk of overheating ................................................................................................. 29
The Instructions of the ODD eject button ............................................................... 30

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I. Getting Start

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1.1 Thank-you Note Before You Get Started
First of all, we would like to express our gratitude for purchasing our AOpen specially-designed
GP1. Once again, this display-system is designed uniquely to meet all your personal needs
with our great industry-designing ability and our everlasting perseverance to the quality of all
our products.
This manual is for those who want to set up computer by themselves. In other words, this is
a book for " Fresh drivers on the road." If you are already a veteran, this manual may not be
suitable for you. It is our hope that novices can build up their own computer step by step.
Now, we would like to invite you to personally experience this user-friendly manual and all of
the powerful functions this AOpen GP1 offers.

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1.2 What’s In The Box?
Open the GP1 box, you will nd components as follow:
►GP1 chassis / Drives Cage
►GP1 "Easy Installation Guide"
►Accessory (In the accessory box)
Note:
The pictures may look slightly different from the product you purchased,
due to our constant product improvement effort.
EIG System
Accessory Box

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1.3 Accessories List
Screw of SATA ODD(4pcs)
EIG Bonus Disc
(Device Driver Included)
Power Cord(by Territory)
90W DC 19V Power Adapter
Screw of HDD (4pcs)

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1.4 Optional Expansion Items
Wireless Antenna 802.11 b/g
TV Tuner Kit (ATSC) TV Tuner Kit (DVB-T) Wireless Kit
Wireless Antenna 802.11 b/g/n

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1.5 Panel and I/O Connector
Notice:
Please do not reverse the computer,
or else the computer will damage.
Kensington Lock hole
Line in
Line Out
S/PDIF Out
Wireless 802.11
Antenna hole
Power eSATA Port *
USB2.0 Port
USB 2.0 Ports
(USB 3.0 Port for GP1-Plus)
RJ45 LAN Jack
Displayport Port
DVI Port
19V DC Jack
DVD Eject Button
Power Button
Slot In Optical
Device Drive
Microphone
Line Out/Speaker Out
USB 2.0 Ports
* Note:
Using power eSATA cable, only support 5V output.

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1.6 Mainboard Overview
Riser Card Slot
BIOS
Fan Power Port
Intel H61 Chipset
(Intel H77 for GP1-Plus)
LPC Debug Port
CPU LGA1155 Socket
Front USB Port
Front Audio Port
Power Switch Port
miniCard Slot x 2
DDR3 SODIMM Slot x 2

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1.7 CPU Frequency Table
No. Name Spec
1 GP1 CPU Intel® Core™ i5-2390T Processor (3M Cache, 2.70 GHz) 35W
2 GP1 CPU Intel® Core™ i3-2120T Processor (3M Cache, 2.60 GHz) 35W
3 GP1 CPU Intel® Core™ i3-2100T Processor (3M Cache, 2.50 GHz) 35W
4 GP1 CPU Intel® Pentium® Processor G630T (3M Cache, 2.30 GHz) 35W
5 GP1 CPU Intel® Pentium® Processor G620T (3M Cache, 2.20 GHz) 35W
6 GP1 CPU Intel® Celeron® Processor G530T (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz) 35W
7 GP1 CPU Intel® Celeron® Processor G460 (1.5M Cache, 1.80 GHz) 35W
Note:
With CPU speed changing rapidly, there might be faster CPU on the market by the time
you received this installation guide. This table is kindly for your references only.