CompuLab MicroSVR User manual

MicroSVR
Owner’s Manual

MicroSVR Owner’s Manual
27. Sep. 2012
Introduction
Package contents
Hardware specifications
MicroSVR features
Quick start guide
Connecting MicroSVR
Booting Linux
Booting Windows 7
Maintenance
Opening service door
Service ay
BIOS Setup Utility
Warranty and RMA
Warranty
RMA
Tips for saving power
General
In Operating System
For more information and to obtain the latest revision of this document, please visit
www. compulab.co.il
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Introduction
Package contents
1. MicroSVR computer
2. 12V C power supply
3. AC cord. Standard North-American plug1
4. H MI to VI adapter
5. 3.5mm to RCA cable for S/P IF
6. Mini Serial to B9 RS-232 cable adapter
7. 4 drive handles (inside the MicroSVR).
8. 16 ** screws to mount the hard drive to their handle.
9. 2/3 WiFi antennas (When supplied with WiFi option)
To use MicroSVR, you will need:
•A display with VI, H MI or isplayPort input + VI, H MI or isplayPort cable
•USB keyboard and mouse
Hardware specifications
CPU 3rd gen Intel Core CPU i7-3517UE / i7-3555LE
Chipset Intel 7 Series System Controller Hub QM77
RAM 2x ECC- R3 1333 SO- IMM sockets (up to 16 GB)
Storage 4 x Internal bay for 2.5” SATA 3 H , RAI
mSATA slot
eSATA port
Display H MI / VI + isplayPort in dual head configuration
Audio S/P IF in/out 7.1 channels
Stereo line-out and stereo line-in
Wireless
(optional)
802.11 b/g/n 3 antennas
BT 3.0
LAN 2x 1000BaseT RJ45
USB 2x USB 3.0 5 Gbps
2x USB 2.0 480 Mbps
(Optional) 4x USB 2.0 in front *
Serial RS232 full UART (mini connector, cable sold separately)
Power Unregulated 8V to 16V C
perating temperature 0 – 500C
Power Consumption 8 ~ 35W ( epend on system configuration and load)
imensions 6 x 16 x 26cm
1 Local resellers may supply MicroSVR with other AC cord types.
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MicroSVR features
Front panel
The front panel includes 5 LE 's:
•Power, a dual function Green/Yellow led.
◦Green after the MicroSVR was turned on and initial CPU/Chipset
initialization was successfully passed.
◦Yellow when any hard disk is accessed (internal or external – eSATA).
•rive Activity 1..4 . The rive Activity LE 's work according to SFF8489 IBPI (
International Blinking Pattern Interpretation).
◦At power-up, the LE controller will lit all rive Activity LE 's as part of
it's wake-up self test.
Additional features of the front panel depend on the specific FACE Module used and are documented
separately.
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Back panel
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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1. WiFi Antenna connector (RP-SMA)
2. Display Port (DP)
3. WiFi Antenna connector (RP-SMA)
4. Dual port USB 2.0 (1A per port).
5. Dual port USB 3.0 (1A per port).
6. Audio / SPDIF 7.1 in
7. WiFi Antenna connector (RP-SMA)
8. Power button. n/ ff and
standby/resume.
9. Audio / SPDIF 7.1 ut
10. Mini Serial (RS-232)
11. 12VDC Power
12. eSATA port (SATA 2 device)
13. HDMI
14. Dual GbE LAN
15. Kensington-lock hole

Quick start guide
Connecting the MicroSVR
•Turn off the display and connect it to one of the MicroSVR isplay connectors (H MI or P). Use
the H MI to VI adapter if needed.
•Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB 2 connectors.
•Plug the Ethernet cable into one of the Ethernet connectors.
•In MicroSVR models with WiFi: Mount the WiFi Antennas on the RP-SMA connector by turning it
clockwise repeatedly until the antenna holds firm.
•Insert the C plug into the MicroSVR C-in jack. Rotate clockwise 900 to secure.
•Plug the speakers into the line-out jack.
•Connect the power supply to the AC cord and plug the cord into AC outlet. The front panel power
LE should lit as the MicroSVR boots.
Booting Linu
Linux loads automatically on power up. Upon boot you will be guided through the Linux first-boot setup
procedure.
Booting Windows 7
Upon first power-up, you will be guided through the Windows Welcome procedure which is self-
explanatory. The Windows 7 serial number is printed on the Windows 7 label on the back of your MicroSVR.
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Maintenance
The MicroSVR requires no maintenance. You should not take the MicroSVR apart other than opening the
front panel to install/remove disks. Taking the MicroSVR apart will void its warranty.
The following operations can be conducted by the user:
Installing the Hard drives
1. Unscrew the 4 front panel screws and remove it.
2. Slide out the drive handles.
3. Mount each disk to a handle with the supplied mounting screws. Note the drive direction
according to the drawing (metal side up).
4. Slide the disks into their position, note the drive numbering.
5. Re-assemble the front panel.
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RAID configuration utility
The RAID option must be enabled in BI S before the system can load the Intel® RAID ption R M
code.
1. During boot, enter the BI S setup by pressing F2.
2. Go to Advanced > Drive Configuration.
3. Set Configure SATA As to RAID.
4. Press F10 to save setting and exit the BI S Setup program.
At boot time the RAID configuration utility can be invoked by pressing <CTRL-I> (Control I) key
combination.
The Raid configuration utility is made by Intel. It it documented in: “Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology (Intel® RST) user guide” which can be downloaded from the intel web site.
BIOS Setup Utility
Entering BIOS Setup Utility
Turn off the MicroSVR.
Turn on while holding down the F2 key.
Additional BIOS information or updates can be found in:
http://fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php/IntensePC:_BIOS_ ocumentation
Warranty and RMA
Warranty
•CompuLab guarantees products against defects in workmanship and material for a period of 24
months from the date of shipment.
•Your sole remedy and CompuLab’s sole liability shall be for CompuLab, at its sole discretion, to
either repair or replace the defective product at no charge.
•This warranty is void if the product has been altered or damaged by accident, misuse or abuse.
RMA
Keep the original package for shipping in case of hardware failure.
In case of HW failure of an MicroSVR under warranty, please contact the seller of that MicroSVR.
Please provide the following required information:
•MicroSVR serial number
•Name of purchaser
•Address
•Problem description
If the MicroSVR was purchased directly from CompuLab, please email [email protected].
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Tips for saving power
General
•Working without a connected display automatically disables the graphics controller – saving
power.
•isconnect external USB devices when not in use.
In Operating System
Use power scheme as follows
•Turn of monitor after several minutes not in use
•Turn off hard disk after several minutes not in use
•System standby after an hour not in use
This PC is ENERGY STAR® compliant. The power management settings enabled by default on this PC have
been selected for compliance with the current ENERGY STAR requirements. For optimal energy savings,
ENERGY STAR recommends that sleep mode is entered within 30 minutes of user inactivity, and the display
is turned off within 15 minutes of user inactivity.
The default power management settings on this PC are:
•Go into sleep mode within 30 minutes of inactivity.
•Turn off the display within 15 minutes of inactivity.
Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to wake this computer from Sleep mode.
To learn more about effective power management for computers and the financial savings potential, energy
savings potential, and environmental benefits, please visit www.energystar.gov/powermanagement.
To learn more about how your organization can benefit by reducing the energy consumption of their IT
equipment, please visit the Low Carbon IT Campaign website.
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