EPOX eX5 Mini Me Series User manual

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Manual Revision 1.0
March 29, 2004
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Contents
1.Introduction .............................................................................. 1
1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction ................................................................. 1
1.2 Package list ..................................................................................... 2
1.3 Functional Description ..................................................................... 4
2.System requirements .............................................................. 9
3.Hardware Installation ............................................................... 11
3.1 Open chassis to install ..................................................................... 11
3.2 Installation of CPU ........................................................................... 13
3.3 Installation of CPU fan ..................................................................... 15
3.4 How to remove clips ........................................................................ 18
3.5 Installation of memory ...................................................................... 19
3.6 Installation of expansion card .......................................................... 21
3.7 Installation of peripheral .................................................................. 23
3.8 Completion of installation ................................................................ 29
4.Software Installation ................................................................ 31
4.1 Installation of eX5 Application program ........................................... 31
4.2 eX5 Music On-Now Functions ......................................................... 32
4.2.1 eX5 DJ (Music On-Now) mode .............................................. 32
4.2.2 eX5 Windows Mode ............................................................... 33
4.2.3 LCM Display ........................................................................... 34
4.2.4 Other eX5 Application Program Functions ............................. 35
4.2.4.1 Setup LCM display and RTC Alarm ........................... 36
4.2.4.2 Hardware USDM (Unified System Diagnostic Manager) ........ 39
4.2.4.3 Magic Screen ............................................................. 40
4.2.4.4 Magic Flash ................................................................ 41
4.2.4.5 eX5 Media Player PlayList .......................................... 42
4.3 How to operate eX5 Music On-Now ................................................ 45
4.3.1 DJ (Music On-Now) Mode ...................................................... 45
4.3.2 eX5 Windows Mode ............................................................... 49
4.4 Remote Controller ........................................................................... 51
4.5 Card Reader Introduction and Operation ........................................ 52

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1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction
1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction
1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction
eX5 Mini Me - A New Dimension of Lifestyle
eX5 Mini Me series product is not only a desktop PC but also a toy become part of your
life.
It is an amazing feature packed multi-media mini barebone system, which is well-specified
for home and business application. Besides possessing high-performance and
overclockability, the eX5 Mini Me incorporated Music On-Now Technology, OS un-reli-
ant CD and MP3 CD audio players with full LCM module and GUI interaction and 3G-
Te k cooling technology, making the system stable and ultra quiet. It is portable, high build
quality, stylish, versatile and user friendly.
[Key Features]
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Portable:
Space Saving, Easy to place, Light Chassis, Mini, Cube-sized
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High Build Quality :
Neat cable layout, 3G-Tek cooling technology, Extremely quiet and cool design
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Stylish:
Well-designed software GUI, Sliding CD-ROM front plate
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Versatile :
Multimedia center, Music On-Now, Home entertainment, LAN gaming box
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User Friendly:
System Information on LCM, Alarm Clock , Easy Assembly, Front I/O plug-in
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1.2 Package Listackage List
ackage Listackage List
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System includes:
- eX5 Chassis
- eX5 Series Motherboard
- 200W or 250W Power supply
- 3G-Tek cooling tube
- 7-in-1 Flash Card Reader
- Music On-Now utility
- LCM display
- CD-ROM IDE cable
Accessories:
1. 3G-Tek cooling kit : CPU heatsink x 1
2. HDD IDE cable x 1
3. S-ATA cable x 1
4. S-ATA Power cable x 1
5. System Power cord x 1
6. Motherboard manual x 1
7. eX5 Mini Me series – Installation guide x 1
8. eX5 Mini Me series – Software CD x 1
9. Tool Kit x 1
10. Installation Kit (screw, cable tie …etc.) x 1

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Optional Features:
Speaker Set
eX5 Mini Me
Backbag
(Different types for selection)

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1.3 F1.3 F
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1.3 Functional Descriptionunctional Description
unctional Descriptionunctional Description
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3G-Tek : Integrated Cooling Technology
eX5 Mini Me patented cooling system which combines copper heatsink, silent smart fan
and intelligent docking, keeping eX5 amazingly cool, stable and ultra quiet; easy
assembly.
Music On-Now & Mini Me LCM
Supports O.S un-reliant CD and MP3 audio players with LCM module and GUI
interaction; application program various music sources (HDD, CD-ROM, and USB); for
selection full access to play-list, alarm clock settings, USDM, Magic Screen, and Magic
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Note: a 3 1/2” HDD is hidden in the chassis.
3 1/2” bay Card Reader
DJ (Music On-Now) mode
Power button
Microhone connector
Earphone connector
with pre-amplifier
USB2.0
connector x 2
1394A
connector
PS/2 Mouse connector
Keyboard connector
- LCM Display Panel and
Music ON-Now control
- eX5 Windows GUI AP
5 1/4” bay
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM
Power (Resume) button
AGP slot
Power Supply
COM port
1394A connector
Printer port
SPDIF Coaxical
out-put
SPDIF Optical
out-put
VGA port USB 2.0
connector x 4
AC97 5.1
Channel
PCI slot
RJ45 LAN
connector
Connectivity:
Model: eX5-300S
eX5-300N
eX5-300SR
eX5-300NR
[Front view ]
[Rear view ]
Power cord
connector
Model: eX5-300S
eX5-320S
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Model: eX5-320S
eX5-320N
[Front View]
Door Switch
DJ (Music On-Now) Mode
Power button
Note: The control buttons are located on top of front panel for 320 series
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Model: eX5-300N
eX5-320N
[Rear View]

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2.1 System requirements
It is required to have a minimum equipments in your system as shown below:
w Processor :
- For P4 Series:
Socket 478 Intel®Pentium®4 processor with 533/800MHz front size bus up to 3.2+GHz
Socket 478 Intel®Celeron processor with 400MHz front size bus up to 2.6GHz
- For K7 Series:
Supports 462-pin SocketA for AMD Athlon XP and Barton processors with 266/333/
400MHz Front Side Bus
w Memory :
- For P4 Series:
Supports the following System Bus and Memory combination:
FSB400 / DDR266 (PC2100)
FSB533 / DDR266/333 (PC2100/PC2700)
FSB800 / DDR333/400 (PC2700/PC3200)
Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
- For K7 Series:
Supports DDR200/266/333 memory
w HDD :
ATAPI or Serial ATA 40GB (or above) HDD
w CD-ROM :
ATAPI interface compatible DVD or CD-ROM
w OS :
Windows XP/2000/98SE
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Remark :
To enable the Hyper-Threading Technology function in your computer
system, it requires ALL of the following:
- CPU: An Intel®Pentium®4 Processor with HT Technology.
- OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
Performance varies depending on the specific hardware and software you use.
See <http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading> for information including
details on which processor support HT Technology.
Note: Detail information, please refer to MB manual.

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3.1 Open chassis to install3.1 Open chassis to install
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3.1 Open chassis to install
There are total of three screws on the backside of chassis. Please refer to the following
procedure to remove top cover:
1. Turn all screws clockwise to loose.
2. Lift the top cover and pull back.
3. Take out drive bay by loosing the screws, and follow rest of procedure as shown below.
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a. Remove USB cable of Card-reader
This chapter shows you how to install all hardware components including, CPU, Cooling
system, HDD, etc.
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c. Loosing screw
d. To move HDD driver bay
e. Loosing screw with a screw driver
f. Remove Card-reader
b. Remove cable

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3.2 Installation of CPU3.2 Installation of CPU
3.2 Installation of CPU3.2 Installation of CPU
3.2 Installation of CPU
You need to locate CPU pin 1 position before installing CPU. The pin1 location is shown
below.
1. Pull the CPU socket handle up to vertical position.
* Unless the handle is vertically positioned, P4
CPU will not be properly inserted.
2. Insert CPU properly.
CPU pin 1 (un-sharp corner) on socket pin 1 as shown above.
* Pentium® 4 CPU can only be installed when
pin 1 positions are matched. Stop insertion if
CPU can’t be put in easily.
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3. After inserting CPU properly, push handle back to horizontal position until click sound is heard.
Please note that firmly press CPU while pushing back the handle
4. Spread T.I.M. (Thermal Interface Material) evenly on the CPU surface.
(No need to do if CPU Cooler has already done so.)
* K7 CPU type.

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2. Insert short clip by clicking on the retension module.
* Clicking on the both side.
1. Put CPU Cooler on top of CPU.
( Match CPU Cooler vertical side to the docking and gently leave it on top of CPU)
Note: The black conducting pad is not allowed
to remove from the bottom of the heat
sink.
Conducting Pad
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3.3 Installation of CPU fan
Please follow the procedure shown below to install CPU fan for either Intel P4 or AMD
K7 CPU. P4 CPU Long chip K7 CPU Long chip
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3. Insert long clip :
a) P4 type : Insert long clip by clicking on the retension module.
Note : Make sure clips are fully inserted in
proper positions.