EeeBox B2 Series User manual

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EeeBox B2 Series / EB Series
EeeBox PC
User Manual

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Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated
into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the
purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK
COMPUTER, INC. (“ASUS”).
Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may or may not be
registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used
for identification purposes only. All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct
and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the
accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes without prior
notice.
E6386
First Edition
January 2011

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Contents
Contents.......................................................................................................3
Notices.......................................................................................................... 5
CE Mark Warning ................................................................................ 9
Safety information..................................................................................10
Notes for this manual............................................................................13
Welcome....................................................................14
Package contents....................................................................................14
Knowing your EeeBox PC.........................................15
Front view..................................................................................................15
Rear view....................................................................................................17
Top view.....................................................................................................19
Using the wireless antenna.................................................................20
Setting up the remote control (on selected models) ................21
Positioning your EeeBox PC.....................................22
Installing the stand.................................................................................22
Installing your EeeBox PC to a monitor ..........................................23
Setting up your EeeBox PC ......................................24
Connecting to a display........................................................................24
Connecting to USB devices.................................................................24
Connecting to a network device.......................................................25
Turning on the system..........................................................................26
Using your EeeBox PC ..............................................27
Configuring wireless connection......................................................27
Configuring wired connection...........................................................28
Configuring audio output via an HDMI device............................32
ASUS Easy Update ..................................................................................34
TotalMedia Theater 3.............................................................................35
Recovering your system...........................................36
Using the recovery partition...............................................................36

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Contents
Recovering the OS to the Factory Default Partition (F9
Recovery).............................................................................................36
Backing up the Factory Default Environment Data to a USB
Drive (F9 Backup) .............................................................................37
Using the USB storage device (USB Restore) ................................38
ASUS contact information .......................................40

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity
(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)
The following items were completed and are considered relevant
and sufficient:
• Essential requirements as in [Article 3]
• Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a]
• Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950]
• Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in
[Article 3.1b]
• Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to [EN 301
489-1] & [EN 301 489-17]
• Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]
• Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2]
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions
and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.

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France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands
Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band.The worst
case maximum authorized power indoors are:
• 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz)
• 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz
Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz
to 2483.5 MHz.
There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on
the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary
authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum
authorized power of 100mW in the 2446.5–2483.5 MHz band. Use
outdoors on public property is not permitted.
In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:
• Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW
• Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW
Departments in which the use of the 2400–2483.5 MHz band is
permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than
10mW outdoors:
01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier
05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège
11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente
24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme
32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire
41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche
55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord
60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme
64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales
67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin
70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire
75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne
84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne
90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne

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Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use
your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check
with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr)
Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment.To maintain compliance with IC
RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact
to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must
follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause interference and
• This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization,
and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish
the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at
http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
CE Mark Warning
CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements
of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC“Electromagnetic compatibility”
and 2006/95/EC“Low voltage directive”.
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/
EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999
governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual
recognition of conformity.
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains
N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11
Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14
Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13

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Safety information
Your EeeBox PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards
of safety for information technology equipment. However, to
ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety
instructions.
Setting up your system
• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you
operate your system.
• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a
radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable surface with the provided stand.
Never use the system alone without the stand.
• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover
these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the
system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the
ventilation openings.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0˚C and 35˚C.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere
rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed its ampere rating.
Care during use
• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
• When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical
current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network
cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system.
• If you encounter the following technical problems with the
product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
• The power cord or plug is damaged.

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• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
• The system does not function properly even if you follow
the operating instructions.
• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
• The system performance changes.
DO NOT throw the EeeBox PC in municipal waste.This product has
been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.This
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button
cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
technical support services for product recycling.
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that
have been disassembled by users
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local technical support services
for battery replacement.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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European Union Eco-label
This EeeBox PC has been awarded the EU Flower label, which means
that this product has the following characteristics:
1. Decreased energy consumption during use and stand-by
modes.
2. Limited use of toxic heavy metals.
3. Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and
health.
4. Reduction of the use of natural resources by encouraging
recycling.
5. Extended product lifetime through the availability of spare
parts.
6. Reduced solid waste through takeback policy.
For more information on the EU Flower label, please visit the
European Union Eco-label website at http://www.ecolabel.eu
Takeback and Recycling
Old computers,notebook computers,and other electronic equipment
contain hazardous chemicals that are harmful to the environment
when disposed in a landfill with trash. By recycling the metals, plastics,
and components found in an old computer will be broken down and
reused to make new products.And, the environment is protected from
any uncontrolled release of harmful chemicals.
ASUS works with recycling vendors with the highest standards for
protecting our environment, ensuring worker safety, and complying
with global environmental laws. Our commitment to recycling our
old equipment grows out of our work to protect the environment in
many ways.
For further information about ASUS product recycling and contacts,
please visit GreenASUS Takeback and Recycling page (http://csr.asus.
com/english/takeback.htm.)

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Notes for this manual
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of
the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent
injury to yourself.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.
NOTE: Additional information for special situations.

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the EeeBox PC.The following
illustration displays the package contents of your new EeeBox PC. If
any of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Package contents
EeeBox PC Stand (optional) Remote control (optional*)
IR receiver (optional*) AC adapter Power cord
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card Quick start guide
VESA mount and Screw pack
(optional)
Mini jack to S/PDIF adapter
(optional)
• The remote control and IR receiver illustrations are for
reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with
territories.
• If the device or its components fail or malfunction during
normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the
warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of
the defective components.
* These two optional accessories are only available for EB1021.

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Knowing your EeeBox PC
Front view
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side
of the system.
1
2
Power switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system.
Hard disk LED
The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or
read from the hard disk drive.
3
2
1
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5
4

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Memory card slot
The built-in memory card reader reads MMC/SD/SDHC/
SDXC cards used in devices like digital cameras, MP3 players,
mobile phones, and PDAs.
USB port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with
USB devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras,
and hard disk drives.USB allows many devices to run
simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral
acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect the
microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations,
or simple audio recordings.
Audio Out (S/PDIF Out) jack
Plug an 3.5mm mini-jack audio cable into this jack for
analog or digital audio transfer.
4
5
3
6
For S/PDIF Out function, use the optional mini jack
to S/PDIF adapter to connect to your amplifier.

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Rear view
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side
of the system.
5
6
1Wireless antenna jack
The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to
enhance wireless signal reception.
1
2
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4

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HDMI port
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port
supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to
allow viewing on a larger external display.
LAN port
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet
cable for connection to a local network.
Serial port (COM port)
The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports native serial devices
such as a serial drawing tablets, serial mouse, or serial
modem. Serial devices have been slowly replaced by USB
devices.
Display (Monitor) Output
The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard
VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to
allow viewing on a larger external display.
3
4
5
6
Power input (DC 19V)
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC
power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this
jack supplies power to the PC.To prevent damage to the PC,
always use the supplied power adapter.
The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do
not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
2

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Top view
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side
of the system.
1USB port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with
USB devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras,
and hard disk drives.USB allows many devices to run
simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral
acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
1
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Using the wireless antenna
The wireless antenna is connected to your EeeBox PC for enhancing
wireless signal reception. Do not rotate the wireless antenna to the
180°–270° angle for preventing damage.
ANT.