Contec IPC-BX720-AC Series User manual

IPC Series
BOX-PC
for IPC-BX720-AC Series
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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Copyright
Copyright 2005 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
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CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS, Microsoft, Windows and
MS-DOS and are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks
of their respective holder.

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Table of Contents
Copyright .............................................................................................................................................i
Trademarks ..........................................................................................................................................i
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................ii
1. INTRODUCTION 1
Features........................................................................................................................................1
Supported OS...............................................................................................................................2
Customer Support ...............................................................................................................................2
Web Site....................................................................................................................................... 2
Limited One-Year Warranty...............................................................................................................2
How to Obtain Service........................................................................................................................ 3
Liability............................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................3
Handling Precautions................................................................................................................... 4
2. OVERVIEW 7
Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 7
System Configuration .......................................................................................................................10
Physical Dimensions......................................................................................................................... 11
Air flows ...........................................................................................................................................12
3. HARDWARE SETUP 13
Before Using the BOX-PC for the First Time.................................................................................. 13
Hardware Setup................................................................................................................................. 14
How to attach the PCI board...................................................................................................... 14
Locations and Settings of DIMM Sockets and Jumpers ........................................................... 17
Installing the Hard Disk.............................................................................................................20
Attaching the CF card stopper...................................................................................................21
Fastening the AC Power Cable..................................................................................................23
Installation Requirements .......................................................................................................... 25

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4. BIOS SETUP 27
BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Starting the Setup Screen........................................................................................................... 27
Main Menu................................................................................................................................. 30
Standard CMOS Setup............................................................................................................... 31
Advanced BIOS Features Setup ................................................................................................ 33
Advanced Chipset Features Setup............................................................................................. 36
Integrated Peripherals................................................................................................................ 39
Power Management Setup......................................................................................................... 42
PnP/PCI Configurations Setup .................................................................................................. 43
PC Health Status Setup.............................................................................................................. 45
Frequency/Voltage Control ....................................................................................................... 47
Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................................................. 47
Load Optimized Defaults........................................................................................................... 47
Supervisor/User Password Setting ............................................................................................ 48
Save & Exit Setup...................................................................................................................... 49
Exit Without Saving .................................................................................................................. 49
Clear CMOS (EEPROM) data.......................................................................................................... 49
POST Messages................................................................................................................................ 49
POST Beep ....................................................................................................................................... 49
Error Messages ................................................................................................................................. 50
5. EACH COMPONENT FUNCTION 53
Component Name ............................................................................................................................. 53
Component Function ........................................................................................................................ 54
Line in Interface : LINE IN....................................................................................................... 54
Line out Interface : LINE OUT................................................................................................. 54
MIC input Interface : MIC......................................................................................................... 54
Reset SW : RESET .................................................................................................................... 54
Connector for the Internal Drive (Primary IDE Master Connection) : P-IDE......................... 55
Secondary IDE Connector (Secondary IDE Master Connection) : S-IDE ............................... 56
CF Card Connector (Secondary IDE Slave Connection) : CF..................................................57
Fast-Ethernet : LAN1 ................................................................................................................ 58
Giga bit ethernet : LAN2........................................................................................................... 59
USB Ports .................................................................................................................................. 60
Serial Port Interface................................................................................................................... 61
Keyboard Interface : KB............................................................................................................ 70
Mouse Interface : MOUSE........................................................................................................ 70
DVI Interface : DVI................................................................................................................... 71
RAS Functions........................................................................................................................... 73
Watchdog Timer ........................................................................................................................ 74
General-purpose I/O and Remote Reset....................................................................................78
Expansion Slots ......................................................................................................................... 82

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6. APPENDIX 83
Memory Map .................................................................................................................................... 83
I/O Port Addresses............................................................................................................................84
Interrupt Level List...........................................................................................................................85
Utility Soft ........................................................................................................................................ 86
How to exchange the FAN ...............................................................................................................87
7. LIST OF OPTIONS 91

1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
IPC-BX720-AC is the "BOX-PC 720 Series" of embedded computers based on the Intel(R) Celeron (R)
2.0 GHz processor with a Windows OS preinstalled. The 720 Series is a compact BOX-PC with a
high-power CPU while clearing severe environment conditions for ambient temperatures based on its
dust cooling system providing high cooling efficiency and dust resistance. The BOX-PC has a wealth of
extension interfaces, with all the connectors including the PCI slots concentrated on the front panel,
providing superb maintainability and other added values unique to CONTEC. As the BOX-PC
incorporates handpicked components such as the embedded types of CPU and chipset, it excels in
reliability and stable supply for an extended period of time, offering usability without anxiety.
Features
High performance
- Equipped with a high-performance CPU of Intel (R) Celeron (R) processor 2.0 GHz (400-MHz
FSB), supporting high-speed data acquisition/arithmetic applications.
- High-power CPU based compact PC serviceable in a guaranteed operating range of ambient
temperatures from 0 to 50 degrees centigrade (*1).
Assorted extension interfaces
- Coming standard with a variety of extensions such as two PCI slots, five serial ports (RS-232C x 4,
RS-422/485 x 1 [inside a RAS connector]), two LAN connectors (100BASE-T x 1, 100BASE-TX x
1), a CF slot (bootable), and the RAS connector.
High maintainability
- The front panel with all the connectors and PCI slots and the slot-in system facilitating the mounting
and demounting of storage devices.
- PCI slots in the riser unit structure removable from the system unit, making it easy to plug and
unplug PCI boards.
- Long-life fan (life expectancy of six years (*2)) in an easily replaceable fan unit
High reliability and secure design
- Duct cooling system with high cooling efficiency and dust resistance, using the fan unit to directly
cool the CPU and the left and right ducts to exhaust the isolated air from heat sources.
- Equipping with a falling-off stopper clamp for the AC power cable, a falling-off stopper bracket for
the CF slot, and a strong falling-off stopper clamp for the PCI-slot.
- EEPROM retaining the BIOS settings, capable of booting even when the battery is dead.
Stable supply
- Long-life design with handpicked components such as the CPU and chipset for embedded
computing, remaining in stable supply for an extended period of time as industrial equipment.

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(*1) The temperature range is for the silicon disk drive mounted model with a Windows OS preinstalled.
For the HDD mounted model, the guaranteed operating range of temperatures is 5 to 45 degrees
centigrade.
(*2) The period of time is expected assuming the continuous operation at an ambient temperature of 40
degrees centigrade.
Supported OS
- Windows XP Professional
-Windows XP Embedded
Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently and
comfortably.
Web Site
Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in
several languages.
Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original
invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office, from
which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in
which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.

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How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from
inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.
Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using thefollowing symbols to prevent accidents resulting in
injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels
to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

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Handling Precautions
WARNING
- Always check that the power supply is turned off before connecting or disconnecting power cables.
- Do not modify the product.
- Always turn off the power before inserting or removing circuit boards or cables.
- This product is not intended for use in aerospace, space, nuclear power, medical equipment, or other
applications that require a very high level of reliability. Do not use the product in such applications.
- If using this product in applications where safety is critical such as in railways, automotive, or
disaster prevention or security systems, please contact your retailer.
CAUTION
- Do not use or store the product in a location exposed to extremely high or low temperature or
susceptible to rapid temperature changes.
Example: - Exposure to direct sun
- In the vicinity of a heat source
- Do not use the product in extremely humid or dusty locations. It is extremely dangerous to use the
product with its interior penetrated by water or any other fluid or conductive dust. If the product
must be used in such an environment, install it on a dust-proof control panel, for example.
- Avoid using or storing the device in locations subject to shock or vibration.
- Do not use the product in the vicinity of devices that generate strong magnetic force or noise. Such
devices will cause this device to malfunction.
- Do not use or store the product in the presence of chemicals.
- To clean the BOX-PC, wipe it gently with a soft cloth dampened with either water or mild detergent.
Do not use chemicals or a volatile solvent, such as benzene or thinner, to prevent pealing or
discoloration of the paint.
- Hard disks have a limited life span. Please perform systematic backup and maintenance.
- CONTEC does not provide any guarantee for the integrity of data on hard disks.
- To prevent corruption of files, always shutdown the OS before turning off the BOX-PC.
- 2.5 inches hard disk drive (HDD) of our company has not guaranteed use by continuation and
continuation power for24 hours. When it is used bycontinuation operation andcontinuationpower,
a life fails extremely. In the case of a 24 hours operation system, use of our company silicon disk
drive (SDD) is recommended.
- Be sure to unplug the power cable from a wall outlet before plugging or unplugging an expansion
board or any connector.
- CONTEC does not provide any guarantee for the integrity of data on hard disks.
- In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug the power
cord immediately and contact your retailer.
- To connect with peripherals, use a grounded, shielded cable.
- The AC cable must use the one that suited the power-supply voltage and the outlet plug used.
(Supplied cable is for 125VAC.)
- Connection USB apparatus

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There is USB apparatus by which current flows conversely to BOXPC through a connection cable at
the time of power supply off of BOXPC. When such apparatus is connected, since 5V power supply
does not turn off completely, BOXPC may be unable to be started. In such a case, please remove
USB apparatus and connect again after a power supply injection. However, please connect again
before performing apparatus detection, when using USB apparatus as a boot device.
- Component Life:
(1) Power supply--- When continuously operating at 40°C, the estimated life expectancy is about
five years(The horizontal installation). However, it decreases according to the
use temperature (high temperature).
(2) Battery--- The internal calendar clock and CMOS RAM are backed by a Lithium primary
battery. The backup time at a temperature of 25°C with the power disconnected is
10 years or more.
(3) FAN--- When continuously operating at 40°C, the estimated life expectancy is about six years.
However, it decreases according to the use temperature (high temperature).
* Replacement of expendables is handled as a repair (there will be a charge).
FCC PART 15 Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference at his own expense.
NOTE
Change or modifications not expressly approved the manufacturer can void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
WARNING TO USER

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2. Overview
Specifications
Table 2.1. Functional Specifications < 1 / 2 >
Item Specification
CPU Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor 2.0GHz(FSB400MHz)
Chipset Intel(R) 845GV
L2 Cache 256KB
Main
memory
Standard 512MB *1 2GB(1GB x 2)(Max.),
2.5V 184 pin DDR SDRAM PC2100 DIMM Socket x 2
Memory
BIOS ROM 128KB E0000H - FFFFFH (Award)
Controller Intel(R) 845GV (Built into the controller)
Video RAM Main memory shared
Video BIOS 48KB (C0000H - CBFFF)
Video
Display I/F DVI-I 29 pin *2
System resolution 640 x 480(16,770,000 colors), 800 x 600(16,770,000 colors), 1,024 x 768(16,770,000 colors),
1,280 x 1,024(16,770,000 colors), 1,600 x 1,200(16,770,000 colors)
Audio AC97 compliant
LINE IN: φ3.5 Stereo mini jack
Full-scale input level 1.3Vrms(Typ.)
LINE OUT: φ3.5 Stereo mini jack
Full-scale output level 1.0Vrms(Typ.), Dual 250mW Amplifier
MIKE IN: φ3.5 Monaural mini jack
Full-scale input level 1.3Vrms(Typ.)
Primary Ultra DMA/100
One 2.5-inch IDE HDD or silicon disk drive mounted (Primary IDE Master)
IDE HDD
I/F
Secondary Equipped with a dedicated 36pin, half-pitch connector
(for connection of an optional CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive) (Secondary IDE Master)
CF card slot CF CARD Type I, II x 1(dedicated to memory card)(Secondary IDE Slave)
Serial I/F RS-232C(general-purpose): 4ch (SERIAL PORT1, 2, 3, 4) 9 pin D-SUB connector
RS-232C(touch panel): 1ch (SERIAL PORT5) [inside the DVI connector] *3
RS-422/485(general-purpose): 1ch (SERIAL PORT6) [inside the RAS connector]
Baud rate: SERIAL1, 2 is 115,200bps, SERIAL3 - 6 is 230,400bps
I/F Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T RJ-45 connectorLAN1
Controller Intel(R) ICH4(Built into the controller)
I/F Ethernet 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T RJ-45 connectorLAN2
Controller Intel(R) 82541PI
USB I/F 4ch(USB 2.0 specification)
keyboard I/F Corresponding to PS/2 keyboard (6pin mini-DIN connector)
Mouse I/F Corresponding to PS/2 mouse (6pin mini-DIN connector)

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Table 2.1. Functional Specifications < 2 / 2 >
Item Specification
General-purpose I/O 3 Optocoupler isolated inputs and outputs
(However, one output also serves as an external WDT output and one input also serves
as remote reset. They become available when switched.)
RAS function WDT: 1sec - 255sec (RESET, interrupt or external output is allowed at time expiration)
Remote reset: External input signal
Expansion board slot PCI slot x 2 (PCI Rev2.0 compliant)
Usable board dimension: 190.00(L) x 106.68(H)mm (Max.)
RTC/CMOS Lithium backup battery life: 10 years or more
The real-time clock is accurate within ±3 minutes (at 25°C) per month (ICH4 built in RTC) *4,
±1 minute/per month (a high-precision RTC) *4.
Input supply
voltage
85 - 132VAC/170 - 264VAC(47 - 63Hz) input automatic operation switch
Current
consumption
190VA (Max.)
Power
supply
External
device power
supply
capacity *5
- CF card slot: +5V: 500mA *6
- USB I/F: +5V: 2A (500mA x 4) *6
- Expansion board slot:
+5V: 2A (1A x 2 slot) *6, +3.3V: 2A(1A x 2 slot), -5V: unsupply,
+12V: 0.5A, -12V: 80mA
Physical dimension
(mm) 242(W) x 262(D) x 115(H) (No protrusion)
Weight About 5.6kg(At the time of the HDD(SDD) uninstalling)
*1 512MB memory module is plugged.
*2 The interface can connect the PC to a CONTEC Panel Link input type display (using an optional cable) or an
ordinary analog RGB input display (using the bundled DVI-analog RGB adapter).
*3 The interface is used for the CONTEC Panel Link or touch panel type display.
*4 This product contains a high-precision RTC (±1 minute/per month) beside the ICH4 integrated RTC. You can use
the RTC utility to synchronize the ICH4 integrated RTC with the high-precision RTC. For using the RTC utility,
refer to IPC-SLIB-01.
*5 If an external device rapidly consumes current immediately after the power is turned on, the BOX-PC may not
work normally even when the supply source capacity is within the specified range.
*6 The total supply capacity for +5V external devices must be within 3 A.

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Table 2.2. Installation Environment Requirements
Item Specification
Allowable instantaneous Less than 20ms
power outage One minute each for 2.0kV AC (input - FG) 20mA
Power supply
specifications
Dielectric strength 50MΩ(500VDC)
Operating temperature 0 - 50°C(Using the SDD *1),
5 - 45°C(Using the HDD)
Storage temperature -10 - 60°C
Operating humidity 10 - 90%RH(No condensation)
Floating dust particles Not to be excessive
Corrosive gases None
Line noise AC line/±2kV,
Signal line/±1kV (IEC61000-4-4Level 3, N61000-4-4Level 3)
Line-noise
resistance Static
electricity
resistance *3
Contact discharge/±4kV (IEC61000-4-2Level 2, EN61000-4-2Level 2)
Atmospheric discharge/±8kV (IEC61000-4-2Level 3, EN61000-4-2 Level 3)
Vibration
resistance *2
Sweep
resistance
10 - 57Hz/semi-amplitude 0.15mm 57 - 150Hz/2.0G
40 min. each in x, y, and z directions
(JIS C0040-compliant, IEC68-2-6-compliant)
Impact resistance *2 10G, half-sine shock for 11 ms in x, y, and z directions
(JIS C0041-compliant, IEC68-2-27-compliant)
Ambient
specifications
Grounding Class D grounding (previous class 3 grounding)
*1 When Windows OS operates(Please consult about operation excluding Windows OS)
*2 When the HDD is not in use.
*3 CPU heat sink and the duct opening are excluded.

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System Configuration
IPC-BX720-AC series
Display
RAS DVI
SERIAL2
SERIAL1MO US E
KB
SERIAL3
SERIAL4
POWER
STATUSUSB
CF
1000/100/10
LAN2LAN1
100/ 10 POWE R
ACCESS
P - IDE
S - IDE
MIC
LINE IN
LI NE OU T
RESET
Mouse
LINE IN
LINE OUT
MIC
Please use the ECH series additionally
when you increase the slot.
Expansion slot
ECH series
Built-in
Main memory
184pin DIMM
2.5-inch
Hard(silicon)disc drive
Keyboard RAS USB
SERIAL port
(1, 2, 3, 4) CF card
LAN(1, 2)
PCI half-size board
Expansion
bus adapter
PC-HELPER
series
When using the general-purpose
analog input display
*DVI-analog RGB adapter
(bundled)
When using the Panel Link
standard I/F LCD
*optional DVI-Panel Link
conversion cable
Figure 2.1. System Configuration

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Physical Dimensions
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POWER
RESET
CF
MIC
LINE IN
LINE OUT
P - IDE
SERIAL2
SERIAL1
STATUSUSBDVI
LAN2LAN1
1000/100/10
POWER
SERIAL4
SERIAL3
RAS
KB
MOUSE
ACCESS S - IDE
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Figure 2.2. IPC-BX720-AC

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Air flows
The following sketches illustrate air flows of this product. Before installing the product, consider the air
flows, ventilation, and installation conditions for its use.
Front Back
Figure 2.3. Air flows

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3. Hardware Setup
Before Using the BOX-PC for the First Time
Follow the next steps to set up the BOX-PC:
STEP1 Install the hard disk and set jumper switches.
By referring to the information in this chapter, set the BOX-PC.
STEP2 Connect cables.
Connect necessary external devices, such as a printer and a CRT, to the BOX-PC using
appropriate cables.
STEP3 Turn on the power.
After verifying that you have correctly followed steps 1 and 2, turn on the power. If you
feel something is wrong after turning on the power, turn off the power immediately and
check to see if the BOX-PC has been set up correctly.
STEP4 Set up BIOS.
By referring to Chapter 4, set up BIOS. This setup requires a keyboard and a display.
* Before using the BOX-PC, be sure to execute "Load Optimized Defaults" to initialize the
BIOS settings to their default values. (See Chapter 4, "Main Menu.")
CAUTION
If your BOX-PC is a Windows preinstalled model, be sure to connect the keyboard and mouse to it
before turning the power on for the first time.

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Hardware Setup
- Please confirm the power supply is turning off before it works.
- Please do not remove excluding the explained screw.
How to attach the PCI board
(1) Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws and top cover as shown below.
LAN2
1000/100/10
S-IDE
RESET
CF
ACCESS
STATUS
P-IDE
MIC
LINEOUT
LINEIN
POWER
USB
LAN1
100/10
SERIAL3
KB
SERIAL1
POWER
MOUSE
CON
TE
C
Figure 3.1. Removing the top cover
(2) Remove the PCI Riser bracket.
LAN2
1000/100/10
S-IDE
RESET
CF
ACCESS
STATUS
P-IDE
MIC
LINEOUT
LINEIN
POWER
USB
LAN1
100/10
SERIAL3
KB
SERIAL1
POWER
MOUSE
CON
TE
C
Figure 3.2. Removing the PCI Riser bracket

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(3) Insert each PCI board into the PCI riser bracket and attach the plug board holding bracket.
CAUTION
Make sure carefully that the board has been secured in the slot.
Figure 3.3. Setting the PCI Boards on the PCI Riser Bracket
(4) Mount the PCI riser bracket with PCI boards on the system unit.
PCIBOARD
LAN2
1000/100/10
S-IDE
RESET
CF
ACCESS
STATUS
P-IDE
MIC
LINEOUT
LINEIN
POWER
USB
LAN1
100/10
SERIAL3
KB
SERIAL1
POWER
MOUSE
CON
TE
C
Figure 3.4. Setting the PCI Riser Bracket