Ariesys ARP945 Assembly instructions

ARP 945 User Reference Manual

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Specifications
Model No ARP945
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RP945-B
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz) Processors (Option: T9400, 2.53GHz)
Slots Intel Gm45 Chipset + ICH9M
Slot 3x PCI-E (x8) full-size slots
Option: 3x PCI-X full-size slots or 2x PCI, 1x PCI-E (x16) full-size slots
Display 15" TFT LCD Monitor, 1024x 768, 250 nits brightness, 16.2M,
MTBF: 50,000 hours, Anti-reflection tempered strengthen glass
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LVDS, GM45 chipset built-in
Memory 2x 2GB RAM
HDD 1x 500GB 2.5", 7200 rpm SATA HDD,
Support 2x 2.5" Hot-Swappable SATA
CDROM 1x Slim DVD-RW
Interfaces PS/2 keyboard and mouse, 4x USB, Dual RJ-45 Gigabit LAN
2x COM Port, VGA CRT, audio (3x2)
LAN Dual Intel Gigabit LAN
Audio ICH9M built-in audio HD audio w/ Realtek ALC888 codec
Speaker Built-in amplified 2x 3W speakers
KB/MS Notebook type keyboard with touchpad
Power Supply 250W, 100~240 VAC,
Auto switch
2x 95W Li-ION battery Packs (Hot-
Swappable), 100W AC Adapter, up to 4
hours battery life
Construction Rugged Aluminum Construction with shock absorbing rubber corners
Dimension 412x 305x 184 mm (Wx Hx D)
Weight 9 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%
Shock 10g, 11ms, half-Sine 30g, 11ms, half-Sine
V
ibration 10-500Hz (0.4 Grms) 10-500Hz (1.12 Grms)
Approval CE, FCC, RoHS
Options
Power Supply
ARP945: 250W, 100~240 VAC, Auto switch
ARP945-B: 2x 95W Li-ION battery Packs (Hot-Swappable)
Processor
●Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (4M Cache, 2.20 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) Processors
Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (6M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) Processors
Expansion slot
●3x PCI-E (x8) full-size slots
3x PCI-X full-size slots
2x PCI, 1x PCI-E (x16) full-size slots
Touch Screen
●None
Touch Screen

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ARP 945
Model Accessory Kit SKD
Qty
ARP 945
1 ARP945 Portable Computer system 1
2 Carrying Case with wheels 1
3 Driver CD 1
4 User’s Manual 1
5 Power Cord 1
6 Anti-Static Bag 1
7 Screw Pack (stabilizer) 1
8 Stabilizer Supports Pack 1
9
Standard Accessory Kits
Carrying Case with Wheels

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Version: 2010.12
ARP 945 features:
●All-in-one design rugged portable computer
●Rugged Aluminum Construction with shock absorbing rubber corners
●Compact Size Lightweight Design
●Built-in 15" TFT LCD display, 1024x 768 with tempered glass
●250W PSU or 190W Li-ion battery packs, up to 4 hours battery life
●Mini-ITX MB, Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 Processors
●Keyboard multi-language with touchpad
●3x PCI-E (x8) or 3x PCI-X or 2x PCI, 1x PCI-E (x16) full-length expansion slots
●Built-in 500GB HDD, Support 2x 2.5" removable SATA
●Dual Gigabit Ethernet Support, 4x SATAII
●Carrying case to manage portable PC with ease
The ARP945 is a light weights portable systems, ARP945 with integrated battery packs, are robust field
portable with 3x PCI-X or 3x PCIe(x8) or 2 PCI, 1PCI-E (x16) slots platform built using heavy duty metal to
provide tough, go-anywhere unit ideally suitable for harsh/severe environments and mission critical
applications.
ARP945 is designed for harsh environment operations; the LCD screen of the ARP945 is guarded with a
specially treated anti-glare tempered glass for added protection. Every ARP945 is constructed with easy
access to its expansion ports for immediate system upgrade or maintenance. Functional practicality
combined with the simple and polished design, the ARP945 with its extra-rugged construction to sustain
bumps and impacted blows, is the most cost-effective, durable and efficient portable solution for your mission
critical applications.
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 from main unit by pushing up the 2 taps located on both side of the
computer to release the locking mechanism, and then pull out the keyboard.
2. You have the option of leaving the keyboard attached to the computer or they can be release
independently from the computer by pushing the two levers inward to release the lock.
3. Connect the RJ-45 keyboard/touchpad cable to the front bottom right corner of the computer.
Make sure the pin direction is correct when inserting.
2.0 Operation
Press to release
Lift up
Lift up

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4. You can flip the 2 feet located underneath the computer outward to help create an angle for the
computer 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 computer to power up the unit.
There have indicator LED lights for Power and HDD activity
Insert Power Cord
Press Once to Power On
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HDD LED li
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2 feet

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7. Access the available expansion slots on the left side of the computer.
8. ARP945 provides the system I/O port, include: Audio, 4x USB, 2x COM, 2x Gigabit LAN, VGA,
PS2 KB/MS (Keyboard, mouse and Audio have connection internally pre-connected)
9. Slim DVD-RW and 2x removable 2.5” drive bay on the right side of the computer.
Audio Ports
USB Ports4x USB Ports
2x Gi
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GA and COM Ports2x COM Ports
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Slim DVD-R
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2x removable 2.5” drive ba
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Be sure power cable is not connected to the system before proceeding
1. Unscrew the top 4 thumb screws to release the top computer cover.
2. Remove the top cover, and 2x card stabilizer bars, install add-in card
into the slot.
3.0 Internal Hardware Access
Unscrew
UnscrewUnscrew
Unscrew
Card stabilizer barCard stabilizer bar

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1. Battery Pack
The lithium ion battery pack is on the right side of the computer.
2. AC Operation / Battery Charging
Insert the adapter cord into the Power DC jack for recharging
3. LCD panel for battery capacity
The LCD display shows battery array fuel gauge, power, current, charge/ discharge
state, time to fully charged, time to empty.
4.0 Battery Pack (ARP945-B)
Power DC jack

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4. Replacing the battery
4.1 Release the thumb screw of the battery cover
4.2 Pull out the battery connector from the slot
Thumb screw

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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.
5.0 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.
6.0 Troubleshooting