Ariesys ARP 840 Assembly instructions

ARP 840 User Reference Manual

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Specifications
Model No ARP840
Motherboard Support Micro ATX Motherboard
Slots Offer 4 full length expansion slots
Drive bay Support 2x 5.25”, 1x 2.5” hidden, slim DVD-RW
Display 17.3" FHD LCD display, 1920x 1080, LED backlight
VGA
A
D conversion board, DVI interface (Option VGA)
KB/MS Industrial multi-languages Keyboard/ touchpad
Operating Life of Keys: 8 million cycles
Keyboard Layout: CH, FR, GR, KR, RU, SP, UK, US
Power Supply 1U, 600W, 100~240VAC, Auto switch
Construction Rugged Aluminum Construction with shock absorbing rubber corners
Speaker Built-in amplified 2x 3W speakers
Dimension 417.6Wx 352Hx 186D mm
Weight 8 kgs
Carrying Case Padded carrying case with wheels
Environmental Factors
Operating Non-Operating
Temperature 0°C~50°C -20°C~60°C
Relative Humidity 10%~90% 10%~95%
Approval CE, FCC, RoHS
Options
VGA Interface
● DVI Interface cable for DVI Graphic card
D-sub 15pin VGA interface cable

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ARP 840
Model Accessory Kit SKD
Qty
ARP840
1
ARP840 Portable Computer Chassis 1
2
Carrying Case with wheels 1
3
User’s Manual 1
4
Power Cord 1
5
Anti-Static Bag 1
6
Screw Pack (stabilizer) 1
7
Stabilizer Supports Pack 1
8
9
Standard Accessory Kits
Carrying Case with Wheels

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Version: 2015.8
ARP 840 features:
●Rugged Construction with shock absorbing rubber corners
●Built-in 17.3” FHD LCD display, 1920x 1080, LED backlight
●Designed for Micro ATX Motherboard
●Offer 4 full length slots expansion capability
●1U 600W power supply, 100~240VAC
●Support 2x 5.25”, 1x 2.5” hidden, slim DVD-RW drive bays
●Industrial Keyboard multi-language with touchpad
●Keyboard is integrated with the portable to allow closing against the portable for both
convenience and protection in transportation
●Large handle provide convenience transportation of the portable with comfort and ease
●Carrying case to manage portable PC with ease
The ARP840 supports standard Micro ATX form factor motherboard in a compact
lightweight form factor. The chassis has the flexibility to meet the need of your add-on
cards configuration as well as processors choice. Whether it is ISA, PCI, PCI-X, PCI-E or
combination of all of the above; the chassis can be fitted for 4 full length expansion
slots. The chassis comes with integrated 17.3" 16:9 widescreen LED backlight LCD panel
with 1920x1080 Full HD resolution. The display can accommodate the latest graphic card
to provide fast refreshing video playback, editing and vast desktop space with wide angle
viewing capability.
The chassis have 2x 5.25" drive bays; this allows the chassis to mount large amount of
storage or special devices. There is also an integrated slim optical drive bay, and a
combination keyboard touchpad that folds into the chassis and doubles as an additional
protection for the display.
Applications: Military, Industrial automation, Digital TV test & analysis, Mobile Computing,
Outdoor Computers, video conferencing, E-learning, Speech Technologies,
Portable Workstation, Telemedicine, Multimedia, Mission Critical Computing
1.0 Introduction

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2.0 Getting Started
1. Releasing Keyboard by pushing the 2 taps located on top side of the chassis to release the
locking mechanism, and then pull out the keyboard.
2. You have the option of leaving the keyboard attached to the chassis or they can be release
independently from the chassis by pushing the two levers inward to release the lock.
3. Connect the RJ-45 keyboard/touchpad cable to the front bottom of the chassis. Make sure the
pin direction is correct when inserting.
2.0 Operation
Press to releasePress to release

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4. You can flip the 2 feet located underneath the chassis outward to help create an angle for the
chassis for viewing comfort.
5. Connect the power cable outlet into the power supply unit
6. Press the power switch located on the front panel of the chassis to power up the unit.
There is an indicator LED light for HDD activity, and 2x USB ports in the front.
Sound adjustment is on the right side of the chassis.
Insert Power Cord
Press Once to Power On
HDD LED light
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7. Access the 4 full-length expansion slots on the left side of the chassis.
8. ARP840 provides 2x 5.25”, 1x 2.5” hidden, and 1x slim DVD-RW drive bays
9. Full function keyboard and touchpad surface act as input for the system.
Keyboard LED
Touchpad + Button
1x 2.5” hidden
Slim DVD-RW

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Be sure power cable is not connected to the system before proceeding
1. Open Back Cover
2. Remove the Card stabilizer bar
3.0 Internal Hardware Access
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3. Install the proper stand-off matching the Micro ATX Motherboard into
the chassis and correct I/O plate supplied by board manufacturer and
secure it the motherboard onto chassis.

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4. Install your add-in card on the available connection interface, and
inserted completely and tight.
5. Remount the card stabilizer bar and put the rear cover back
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You can use the built-in DVD-RW to load operating system and additional applications
software into the system. Available medium from USB or download can also be possible.
DOS Boot up: DOS boot up requires you to have a version of the DOS installed on hard
disk drive or floppy. Depending on the execution sequence you have set in the batch file,
you will usually get a DOS prompt after loading.
Window Boot up: Windows boot up requires you to have Windows installed in the hard disk
drive. During Windows boot up, you will see a sequence of access to your hard disk drive
which will eventually take you into a graphical user interface environment.
Other O/S description: Many other operating systems are available in the market, such as
Linux, Windows, Solaris and DOS. These operating systems will behave differently and you
should react accordingly.
4.0 Software Installation

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1. Installation problem:
1. Normally problem with a fail start up is due to installation problem.
2. Double check all the peripheral cards or items you have added to the ARP.
3. Are all the items seated properly?
4. Are all the cables connected back to its original or correct position?
5. Are the items you have added compatible?
6. Before you check for these, turn the computer off and unplug the power cord.
7. Check for 1 thru 5 and then re-power up the computer.
8. Remove all items that were added and re-try system power up.
9. If the system starts now, try inserting 1 new item in at a time and try powering up.
10. Repeat this step until you get the desired result.
2. BIOS Beep Code:
The BIOS beep code indicates error in system initialization. The BIOS of the system board
will associate with video and memory error. Please check your video card is properly
seated and your memory is installed properly.
3. System Fails to power up:
1. Check you power connection first.
2. Check the main power switch is in the ON positions (I) *If cold switch is available.
3. Press the power button located on the machine.
4. No display (LCD):
1. Check all the proper power up procedure has been taken.
2. Hook up an external LCD to the VGA port, to check if video is present.
3. If video is present on external LCD, check the internal LCD cable connection.
4. Or check your VGA setting to make sure LCD video is enabled.
5. If there is no video on external, check your system to make sure everything is seated
properly.
6. If everything is seated properly and still no video, call us for further assistance.
5. External LCD no display:
1. Check to see if you have internal LCD video.
2. Check if your LCD is functioning properly.
3. Check your VGA setting to make sure external video is enabled.
6. Keyboard fails:
1. Make sure the keyboard plug is inserted completely into the portable.
2. Make sure you do not have another keyboard connected to the side I/O PS/2 port.
7. TOUCHPAD fails:
1. Make sure the keyboard plug is inserted completely into the portable.
2. If you have an external PS/2 mouse hook up on the side I/O PS/2 port, the touch pad
will not function simultaneously.
3. If your operating system requires and does not load the mouse driver automatically,
make sure you have the proper mouse driver loaded.
8. DVD-RW fails:
1. Make sure the CD/DVD is readable.
2. If DVD-RW fails to be recognized during POST, check internal cable fit.
5.0 Troubleshooting