DM&P Group eBOX-3800 EmbedBox User manual

DM&P Group
eBOX-3800 EmbedBox
eBOX-3850 EmbedBox
Easy On-line Compact PC
User’s Manual
(Revision 1.0)

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COPYRIGHT
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice for continuous
improvement in the product. All rights are reserved. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any inaccuracies that may contain in this document, and makes no
commitment to update or to keep current the information contain in this manual.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted, in whole
or in part, in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the
DM&P Group
©Copyright 2005 DM&P Group
Manual No. IUMEBOX3000-01 Ver.0.7 Revised Date : Mar, 2006
1st Issued Date : May 13, 2005
SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS
DM&PGROUP PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL,THE SOFTWARE,OR
OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH
REGARD TO THIS MANUAL,THE SOFTWARE,OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION.IN NO EVENT
SHALL DM&P GROUP BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL,OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES,WHETHER BASED ON TORT,CONTRACT,OR OTHERWISE,ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL,THE SOFTWARE,OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
DM&P Group reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the
information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described
herein is governed by the terms of a separated user license agreement or label sticker.
This product contains software owned by DM&P and licensed by third parties. Use of
such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed
with this product. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and
may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions.
Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscription to
online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial
services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institution.

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TRADEMARKS ACKNOWLEDGMENT
eBOX-III, eBOX-3800, and eBOX-3850 are the registered trademarks of
DM&P Group
Microsoft®, Windows®and AMI are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation and American Megatrends, Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries respectively.
Other brand names, product names or trade names appearing in this
document are the properties and registered trademarks of their respective
owners. All names mentioned herewith are served for identification purpose
only.
OWNER’S RECORD
The serial number of this product is located at the rear panel of your eBOX-
III EmbedBox Compact PC series. Refer to the model and serial number
when you contact your nearest dealer or DM&P offices for services. The
Model No. of this product is also indicated on the product label of your gift
box as: eBOX-3800 and eBOX-3850.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Do not expose your computer to rain or moisture, in order to prevent
shock and fire hazard.
Never install your computer in wet locations.
Do not open the cabinet to avoid electrical shock. Refer to your nearest
dealer for qualified personnel servicing.
Never touch un-insulated terminals or wire unless your power adaptor
and display monitor are disconnected.
Locate your computer as close as possible to the socket outline for
easy access and to avoid force caused by entangling of your arms with
surrounding cables from the computer.
When using eBOX-III, avoid using or installing the modem to the serial
port during a storm or a lightning.
Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity
of the leak.
USB connectors are not supplied with Limited Power Sources.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR TO DISASSEMBLE THE CHASSIS
(ENCASING)OF THIS PRODUCT.PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
NEAREST DEALER FOR SERVICING FROM QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

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REGULATORY
FCC CLASS ANOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital 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 a 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 in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense. Testing was done with shielded cables. Therefore, in order to comply with the FCC
regulations, you must use shielded cables with your installation.
WARNING
This product Complies with EN55022 Class A. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the interference - causing equipment standard entitled “Digital
Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe (A) prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils
Numériques”,NMB-003 édietée par le miniistre des Communications.
MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of European
Community Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and product safety respectively.
ATTENTION
This product has been designed and certified to comply with certain regulatory requirements
pertaining to Information Technology Equipment. This product has not been designed for use
as a medical device. Without limitation of the foregoing, this product is not intended and has
not been certified for use in a hospital or clinical environment to diagnose, treat, or monitor
patients under medical supervision, and is not intended and has not been certified to make
physical or electrical contact with patients, nor to transfer energy to or from patients and/or to
detect such energy transfer to or from patients.

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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Version 1.1 – 2002/11/19
PURPOSE:
In accordance to the general commercial conduct of Trust and Fair Trade, herewith below is the
agreement for the protection for both parties, DM&P and Users in pursuant of trading.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION :
With this product, herewith also known as eBOX-III, which is a simplified & an economical design of an
embedded computer for Special Purpose Personal Computing. The basic specification of this product
comprises of the latest x86 technology design, and comes in 3 different speed version, which runs at a
speed of 800MHz, with onboard 128MB System memory, Display, USB, Keyboard, PS2 Mouse, LAN, and
Audio Interfaces.
DISTRIBUTION CONVENTION:
1. This Product includes a Gift box, an inner case, a PC, a Power adaptor, User’s Manual, Utilities
& Drivers CD, and IDE cable (standard eBOX-III configuration do not have the IDE cable). Upon
receiving this product, kindly please refer to the User’ Manual to check for the contents and
appearance of this product; contact immediately your nearest dealer or DM&P office for any
defective or missing parts. The supplier will not be responsible for any reported discrepancy
thereafter the expiration period of 3-days from the date of purchase.
2. In consideration of transportation and the cost of storage, the supplier provides to the
distributors a warranty of 12-months. This warranty covers the failure caused by hardware
breakdown (excluding hard drives), but does not cover the act of misuse and mishandling.
3. The supplier will not accept unknown post, therefore if you wish to repair or to return your goods
– kindly please contact your nearest dealer to make your declaration, and at the same time,
apply for a RMA number (RMA stands for Return Merchandise Authorization – please see the
RMA form and fill-up for authorization).
4. The freight for Return goods for repair will follow the International customary practice and
convention: Both parties is to pay for freight of one shipment each. The shipper is required to
prepaid the freight from the place of origin (This means that the Returnee (user) covers the
freight for return goods, while the Supplier covers the freight for goods after the repair).
5. Obsolete warranty is referred to as: (1)Expiration of warranty or (2)Damage due to misuse
within warranty. The Supplier will be taken into consideration of the circumstances, to provide
repair service with charges expense for obsolete warranty. This expense includes the cost of
material and the cost of labor.
NOTE:
If there is other particular issue not listed in the above conditions, both parties agreed to follow the
General Law of Commerce with fair and reasonable discussion in handling and resolving the
argument.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTERS –HEADING PAGE NO.
0–UNPACKING YOUR EMBEDBOX......................................................... 1
`PACKING LIST ...............................................................................1
`CHECK BEFORE USE .....................................................................1
1–PREFACE ........................................................................................ 2
2–eBOX-3800 OVERVIEW .................................................................. 3
eBOX-3850 OVERVIEW .................................................................. 4
3–EMBEDDED CPU BOARD ..................................................................5
`SYSTEM SPECIFICATION ................................................................5
4–PERIPHERALS ...................................................................................6
`CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTOR .............................................6
`CONNECTING THE MONITOR ..........................................................6
`CONNECTING THE USB .................................................................7
`CONNECTING USB, SPEAKER/EARPHONE &WEB .........................7
`CONNECTING THE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE ....................................8
`CONNECTING PRINTER PORT .........................................................8
5–BIOS ...............................................................................................9
`RECONFIGURING eBOX-III ...........................................................9
6–TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .............................................................10
`ORDERING INFORMATION ............................................................10
7–TAKING CARE YOUR COMPUTER .....................................................11
`STORING.....................................................................................11
`USING CABLES FOR CONNECTION............................................... 12
`CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER ...................................................... 12
8–TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................13
`TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR EMBEDBOX.........................................13
`COMPUTER DOES NOT START.......................................................13
`BIOS ERROR MESSAGE ..............................................................13

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`“OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND”.............................................14
APPENDIX :ONBOARDCONNECTORS SUMMARY.....................................15
`SUMMARY TABLE FOR CPU BOARD.............................................15
`REAR CONNECTORS OUTLINE FOR eBOX-3800.......................... 15
`REAR CONNECTORS OUTLINE FOR eBOX-3850.......................... 16
`PIN ASSIGNMENTS...................................................................... 17
WARRANTY :TERMS AND CONDITION ................................................... 19
1
WARRANTY ................................................................................19
2
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ..............................................................19
3
RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA) POLICY .............19
4
SHIPPING POLICY ........................................................................19

eBOX-III 1
UNPACKING YOUR EMBEDBOX
Congratulation! You have just acquire eBOX-III, the world’s smallest and
compact PC (See Figure 1), please check the following items:
PACKING LIST FOR eBOX-3800 SERIES
Item Description Q’ty
ceBOX-III EmbedBox Computer x1
dMax. 25-watts External Power Adaptor, Vin: 100~240VAC •
60/50Hz, 1.0A / Vout:: +5.0~5.25VDC @ 4A max. LPS x1
eDrivers CD for eBOX-III x1
fUser’s Manual x1
* Note: The accessories are subject to change without immediate notice.
CHECK BEFORE USE
ceBOX-III EmbedBox dAC Power Adaptor
eDrivers CD fUser’s manual
0
Fi
g
ure 1

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PREFACE
eBOX-III :EMBEDBOX EASY-ON-LINE COMPUTER
DM&P introduces an industrial classic in the computing industry, by featuring eBOX-III,
a chef d’oeuvre compact PC that connects people through networking via global
internet across the continents over the channels of sea bay. The conquest for
browsing e-information through wired LAN/WAN. This portable device is handy for
travelers and service technicians who worked in and out of the office. For office desk
workers, this showpiece occupies very little space on a corner of the table, and it is so
convenient that you may locked it in your drawer after office hours.
A jewel in the crown EmbedBox for thin client users, which is handy-rugged-robust.
eBOX-III serves as the Internet Appliance that offers state-of-art design for
applications surrounding networking, computing, transaction and information transport.
DM&P connotes the eBOX-III for small business enterprises to serve these boxes to
users for the connection to a server as thin client. The EmbedBox achieves multi-
servers requirement to serve as firewall, mail-server, print server, and many other
single task application in the office. Furthermore, with eBOX-III, business executive
can work his way from the office to home, a student can do his assignment from the
dormitory and continue back at home. eBOX-III allows you to use your computer with
just one finger press at the power button. It is built in an awesome mechanical
dimension of 170×124×38mm(or 58mm), equivalent to 6.69”x4.48”x1.50”(or 2.28”),
this is just a right device for space conscious environment.
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eBOX-3800 OVERVIEW
Front Panel
Power LED
The power LED li
g
hts up, when s
y
stem
is turn on.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flashes when the s
y
stem
is workin
g
. Please do not turn off the
system when HDD start running
Power Switch
Depress switch to turn on & turn off the
systems.
USB port
For connection to devices with USB
interface (keyboard, mouse, HDD, CD-
ROM, Memory Stick, etc.)
Back Panel
`Power switch
`DC Power Jack (3-pin)
`PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse (6-pin)
`PS/2 Mouse (6-pin)
`USB port
`RJ-45 LAN Jack
( VGA port
( Mic-in
( Audio Line out
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eBOX-3850 Overview
 Front Panel
Power LED
The power LED li
g
hts up, when s
y
stem
is turn on.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flashes when the s
y
stem
is workin
g
. Please do not turn off the
system when HDD start running
Power Switch
Depress switch to turn on & turn off the
systems.
USB port
For connection to devices with USB
interface (keyboard, mouse, HDD, CD-
ROM, Memory Stick, etc.)
Back Panel
`Audio Line out
`Mic-in
`Serial port **
`VGA port
`RJ-45 LAN Jack
`USB port
`PS/2 Mouse (6-pin)
`Parallel port **
`PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse (6-pin)
`DC Power Jack (3-pin)
`Power switch
**
This function is only
available for eBOX-3850.

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ABOUT EMBEDDED CPU BOARD
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
CPU
VIA EDEN-N Nano 800MHz
North/South Bridge
VIA CLE266 + VT8235 Chipsets
Main Memory
128MB DDR266（Optional 256MB）
BIOS
“Plug and Play” function, auto-search
new apparatuses inset.
Provide DMI for s
y
stem mana
g
ement.
A
dvanced ACPI confi
g
uration and power
control interface.（intelli
g
ence control
system.）
VGA
AGP Rev.2.0 Compliant
Resolution up to 1,280x1,024 Hi
g
h
Colors
Audio
A
C97 CODEO, Full
y
Compliant with
AC97v2.1
LAN
10/100Base-Tx Ethernet Interface
Keyboard and Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
On-Board IDE
Support PIO, Bus Master, and Ultra
DMA/66 operation.
Can connect to 2 IDE devices.
Peripheral
1. Printer port x1
(support SPP/EPP/ECP module)
2. USB2.0 ports x2
3. Serial port x1(This function is only
available for eBOX-3850.
4. Rear Audio(Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out)
Dimension & Weight
eBOX-3800: 170 x 124 x 38 mm / 780g ;
6.69 x 4.48 x 1.50” / 1.72 lbs
eBOX-3850: 170 x 124 x 58 mm / 940g ;
6.69 x 4.48 x 2.28” / 2.07 lbs
Operating System
Suitable for –
Windows CE.NET
Windows XP Embedded
LINUX
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PERIPHERALS
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTOR
Power Adaptor
To use
y
our computer immediatel
y
, take
and use the supplied AC adapter as a
power source. See the left dia
g
ram for
visual connection.
Connect the DC power
j
ack of the power
adaptor to the DC Input jack of eBOX-III.
Turning ON Your Computer
Press the power button as indicated on
the figure on your left-side, the system
will start automatically.
CONNECTING THE MONITOR
VGA Connection
Dependin
g
on
y
our choice of viewin
g
,
select a conventional CRT or the LCD
VGA monitor.
Make
y
our connection b
y
followin
g
the
reference dia
g
ram from the VGA cable
of your cable to the 15-pin D-Sub VGA
port of eBOX-III.
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PERIPHERALS
CONNECTING THE USB
eBOX-III provides USB port (one each in front & at the back of the cabinet).
Front cabinet Turning ON Your Computer
Press the power button as indicated on
the figure on your left-side, the system
will start automatically.
CONNECTING USB, SPEAKER/EARPHONE AND WEB
USB Port
The second USB port is available for
connection to USB devices.
Connecting to WEB
There is an available RJ-45 LAN
j
ack for
connection to the hub of
y
our intranet;
and via
y
our server for internet service
(see diagram for RJ-45 LAN jack).
Speaker/Earphone
eBOX-III supports Input/Output device
for speaker, earphone and MIC
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CONNECTING THE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Describing Mouse actions
Action Description
Point -Slide and point your mouse to your
desired position.
Click -Press the left button once.
Double-click -Press the left button twice.
Right-click -Press the right button once. When
selecting (most) programs, this action
displays a shortcut menu of the context-
sensitive choices.
Scroll wheel -Move your finger along the wheel of your
mouse (just upright your middle finger)
and scroll vertically to move page upward
and downward.
Describing Keyboard
The keypad usually comes in standard
QWERTY; except that different
language(s) keyboard comes with
additional special characters..
CONNECTING PRINTER PORT
Printer Port
The
printer port is usuall
y
connected to a
Printer for printing hardcop
y
materials. It
is normally idle most of the time.

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BIOS
RECONFIGURING eBOX-III
1. Take note that AMI BIOS is used in the eBOX-III Compact PC. To reconfi
g
ure
the computer, depress or hit the <Del> key to enter your BIOS setup main
menu.
2. Select from the menu, the desired setup for change.
3. Press <Esc> to go back to main menu.
4. Move your cursor to “Save Settings and Exit”, press “Y” to save the changes that
you just made. eBOX-III will restart accordingly to your new setup.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Features Description
CPU Onboard VIA EDEN-N Nano BGA processor
800MHz
BIOS AMI BIOS
System Chipset VIA CLE266 / VT8235
I/O Chip VT1211
System Memory Onboard 128MB DDR266 (optional 256MB)
Expansion 1x X-PCI connector
I/O
MIO 1x EIDE (Ultra DMA 133), 1 x LPT,
1 x RS-232**, 1x PS/2 K/B, 1 x PS/2 Mouse
USB 2x USB 2.0 Ports (one in front)
Display
Chipset Integrated VIA UniChrome 2D/3D Graphics with
MPEG2 Accelerator
Display Memory 8/16/32 MB share system memory
Resolution CRT CRT mode : 1280 x 1024 @32 bpp (85Hz)
LCD/Simultaneous mode : 1280 x 1024 @ 32 bpp
(85Hz)
Audio
AC97 2.2 (Codec) VT1612
Audio Interface Line out, Line in, Mic in
Ethernet
Chipset VT6103 10/100 Base-T
Remote Boot ROM Built-in boot ROM function
Mechanical &Environment
Power Requirement+ 5V~5.25V @ 4A (with VIA Eden-N 800Mhz, 256MB
DDR266 & Laptop HDD)
Operating Temperature0 0 ~ 60oC (32 –140oF)
Operating Humidity0% - 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Size (W x H x D)
eBOX-3800 : 170 x 124 x 38 mm / 6.69 x 4.48 x 1.50”
eBOX-3850 : 170 x 124 x 58 mm / 6.69 x 4.18 x 2.28”
Weight780 780g / 940 g
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TAKING CARE YOUR COMPUTER
This section gives you guidelines on using eBOX-III computer – Safe using, Storing
and Handling.
STORING
Do not place your computer in a location that is subject to:
Heating sources, such as stove, oven, heater, radiator or air duct
Direct contact from sunlight
Rain or moisture area
Excessive dust accumulation area
High humidity place
Constant or occasional mechanical movement, vibration or shock
Strong magnets or magnetic fields or magnetically unshielded speakers
Ambient temperature of more than 95oF (35oC) or less than 32oF (0oC)
Do not place other electronic device or electrical equipment near your computer.
The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause interference subjecting to
malfunction.
Provide adequate air ventilation (circulation) to prevent internal buildup of heat.
Do not place your computer near the wall, behind the curtains or draperies, in
between two books that block its ventilation slots. Leave a space of at least 8
inches (20cm) behind the sides and back panel of the computer.
Change of environmental temperature: Problems may occur when there is a
sudden change of environmental temperature, or if the computer is brought
directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your
computer. Turn off your computer, and contact your nearest dealer.
Checking the surrounding appliance(s) before using your computer. Since the
computer uses high-frequency radio signal and may interface with radio or TV
reception causing interference or poor signal display. When this happens,
relocate the computer by a suitable distance away from the set.
Do not drop the computer from the working table nor place heavy objects on top
of the computer.
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USING CABLES FOR CONNECTION
To avoid problem, use only the specified interface cables in your accessory bag.
The supplier will not be responsible for the connection arising from the other
unspecified peripheral equipment.
Do not use cut or damaged cables for connection.
CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER
Clean the computer with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a
mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer.
When a solid object falls or a liquid spills onto the computer, turn off the
computer immediately and unplug the LAN and power cables. Contact a qualified
person or your dealer to check the computer before you use it again.
Always disconnect the power cord from the power source before cleaning the
computer.