MaxVision MaxPac 8241 XRA1 Operating manual

MaxPac 8241 XRA1/2/3
User Operation and Maintenance Guide
Operating and Maintaining Your MaxPac 8241 XRA1/2/3
Transportable Workstation
MaxVision Corporation
495 Production Avenue
Madison, AL 35758, USA
Part Number: 209-0063-0

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Regulatory Approvals
EN60950, EN55024, EN55022, FCC, Part 15, EN61000-2-2 & EN61000-2-3.
Warnings
Changes or modifications to this device that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Each type of MaxPac system should be re-shipped only in the Explorer case and/or other packaging materials in
which the system was first delivered to the customer. Damage caused by shipping systems using unapproved
Explorer cases and/or other packaging materials is NOT covered by MaxVision's warranty.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to open the device unless instructed to do so. Do not use any tool for
purposes other than instructed.
A Lithium Ion battery is included with the system motherboard. This battery is used for the Real Time Clock (RTC) circuit.
The expected lifetime of the battery is approximately 5 years. There is a danger of explosion if this battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the motherboard manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Contents
Legal and Related Information
Warranties and Liabilities.....................................................................................................................................ii
Copyright............................................................................................................................................................. iii
Trademarks ......................................................................................................................................................... iii
Regulatory Approvals.......................................................................................................................................... iii
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1: Quick Start Setup for MaxPac 8241 XRA Systems............................................................................ 1
Documentation Conventions............................................................................................................................... 2
Inspecting the Shipment...................................................................................................................................... 2
Re-Shipping the System ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking the System ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Setting-Up Your MaxPac..................................................................................................................................... 4
Powering-Up Your MaxPac................................................................................................................................. 8
Registering/Activating Your OS ........................................................................................................................ 10
Shutting Down the System................................................................................................................................ 11
“Dos and Don’ts” ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2: Setting-Up the Software/Devices/Network/RAID Array................................................................... 12
Setting-Up the Network ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Setting-Up the Graphics.................................................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting the Screens ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Configuring the RAID Array (with Separate System Drive) .............................................................................. 14
Configuring the RAID Array (with Hot Spare and System Partition on RAID Array)........................................ 29
Chapter 3: Module Replacement and Upgrade Procedures for MaxPac 8241 XRA Systems........................ 40
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 41
Required Tools and Techniques ....................................................................................................................... 41
Names and Types of Screws ............................................................................................................................ 41
Opening the Display Assembly into its Service Position................................................................................... 42
Separating the Inner Chassis from the Outer Chassis ..................................................................................... 43
Separating the Screens from the Outer Chassis .............................................................................................. 46
Replacing the LCDs .......................................................................................................................................... 48
Memory ............................................................................................................................................................. 51
PCI Cards (General) ......................................................................................................................................... 52
Graphics Card ................................................................................................................................................... 53
Hard Drive Magazine (also Individual Hard Drives).......................................................................................... 54
Optical Drive (CD/DVD) .................................................................................................................................... 55
Optical Drive (CD/DVD) Backplane .................................................................................................................. 56
External Cooling Fan Assembly........................................................................................................................ 57
CPU Cooling Fans ............................................................................................................................................ 58
Main Power Supply Unit (PSU)......................................................................................................................... 59
Motherboard...................................................................................................................................................... 61

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Appendix A: Creating and Using Backup Images (Including Restoring Your OS)......................................... 66
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 66
Appendix B: Regular System Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 75
Cleaning Interior Dust ....................................................................................................................................... 75
Replacing the Lithium Battery ........................................................................................................................... 75
Maintaining (Cleaning) the "Baghdad Filter" ..................................................................................................... 75
Resetting the Motherboard BIOS...................................................................................................................... 78
Appendix C: Screws and Required Tools ........................................................................................................... 80
Screws............................................................................................................................................................... 80
Required Tools.................................................................................................................................................. 81
Appendix D: Contacting MaxVision Support (RMA and Serial Numbers) ....................................................... 82
Repairing/Replacing Products/Accessories...................................................................................................... 82
Contacting Technical Support and RMA Numbers ........................................................................................... 82

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Chapter 1: Quick Start Setup for
MaxPac 8241 XRA Systems

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Documentation Conventions
Icons
The information icon is used to annotate important information.
The exclamation icon is used to annotate cautionary information.
Fonts
Italics font is used for emphasis, book titles, commands, and path and file names.
Bold may be used to emphasize text, highlight menu items, and denote the titles of dialog boxes.
Menu > Command identifies the path used to select a menu command.
Courier font is used for program listings and for any text messages that the software displays
on the screen.
Note: describes important information, warnings, or unique commands.
“Select” means click the left mouse button on the indicated item.
“Click-left” (or just “click”) means click the left mouse button on the indicated item.
“Click-middle” means click the middle mouse button on the indicated item.
“Click-right” means click the right mouse button on the indicated item.
“Double-click” means click twice consecutively with the left mouse button.
“Drag-left” (or just “drag”) means press and hold the left mouse button on the indicated item, then
move the cursor (pointer) to the destination and release the button.
“Shift-click-left” means press and hold the <Shift> key then click the left mouse button on the
indicated item.
“Ctrl-click-left” means press and hold the <Ctrl> key then click the left mouse button on the
indicated item.
Inspecting the Shipment
MaxPac systems are packaged to withstand the roughest of treatment during shipping. Any boxes,
foam core padding, and anti-static bags should be stored safely away in case you need to ship the
system for any reason in the future. Inspect the box the system arrived in. If there is any unusual
damage to the box, make note of the damage on the delivery form and contact MaxVision support
(see Appendix D for more details).

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Re-Shipping the System
Note: MaxPac 8241 XRA systems are always shipped in an associated Explorer case. If you wish
to re-ship the system, you must use the Explorer case and/or other packaging materials in which
the system was first received. Damage caused by shipping systems using unapproved Explorer
cases (including Explorer cases intended for use with other MaxPac systems) and/or other
packaging materials is NOT covered by MaxVision's warranty.
Unpacking the System
MaxPac 8241 XRA systems are always shipped in an associated Explorer case. Depending on the
configuration of your system – up to four disk drives – the Explorer/MaxPac combination weighs
between 90 lbs and 100 lbs (including the packaging). If you are unable to lift this weight safely, you
should obtain assistance in unpacking and moving the system.
1) Place the cardboard packing box containing the Explorer case and MaxPac system on the
floor. (Some configurations are shipped without the cardboard packing box to aid in handling.)
Remove the packing slip from the outside of the box or Explorer case and save it for later use
as discussed below.
2) Clear an area on a desk or table on which to place the MaxPac system.
3) Place the Explorer case flat on its back on the floor and open it (Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1
Figure 1-2
4) With the aid of a colleague, carefully tip the case such that its lid is on the floor as shown in
Figure 1-2.
5) You may prefer to have assistance for this step. Carefully slide the MaxPac out of the case as
illustrated in Figure 1-3.
Note: This process can be GREATLY facilitated by taking hold of the handles on top of the
Explorer case and tilting the case forward towards the lid resting on the floor. This will cause the
MaxPac to gently slide out of the case.

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Figure 1-3
6) Slide the MaxPac all the way out until it is resting on the lid of the Explorer case.
7) Gently lift the MaxPac system. Keeping your back straight, bending at the knees and using your
legs as much as possible, take the system out of the box and place it on the cleared area noted in
point (2) above.
Check the Packing List and Confirm Documentation
1) Check the allotted compartments of the Explorer case containing the keyboard, mouse, power
cord, documentation packet, and any special-order cabling or other items.
2) Check the packing slip to ensure that everything is as you expect with regard to the main system.
Pay particular attention to any special options you may have requested, such as memory
upgrades or specific graphics or sound subsystems.
3) Check the contents of the envelope containing the documentation associated with your system. In
addition to this manual along with any user guides and manuals associated with special upgrade
options (such as graphics cards) you may have ordered, a basic MacPac 8241 XRA
documentation pack will include:
Windows® (XP, X64 edition, etc) license and CD-ROM.
Motherboard manual.
Recovery DVD (see also Appendix A).
Setting-Up Your MaxPac
Location
Your MaxPac 8241 XRA system needs to be positioned in a location with the capacity to safely
support at least 60 lbs to 70 lbs depending on its configuration. The system should be unobstructed
so as to permit the free flow of cooling air through the intake fans and exhaust vents located at the
sides of the unit.
Power Requirements
MaxPac 8241 XRA power supplies are auto-sensing 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60Hz units. Ensure that
the supplied power is sufficient, stable, and without spikes or surges for operation of your MaxPac
and other required equipment.

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Tilting the System
1) Place one hand underneath the system and the other hand on top of the system (Figure 1-4).
Press down lightly with the hand on top of the system while gently pulling the bottom of the
system forward with your other hand.
Figure 1-4
Figure 1-5
2) Squeeze the scissor legs together and pull them down so that the legs are supporting the
systems weight. Make sure to release the legs so that they snap into place. (Figure 1-5)
Accessing and Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, etc.
1) Remove the keyboard, mouse, and power cable from the Explorer case (Figure 1-6).
Figure 1-6
Figure 1-7
2) Plug the keyboard into the PS2 connector in the lower right-hand corner of the main interface
panel, which is on the right-hand side of the system (Figure 1-7).
3) The mouse may be plugged into the PS2 connector located next to the keyboard connector as
shown in Figure 1-8. Alternatively, you may remove the green USB-to-PS2 connector from the
end of the mouse cable and then plug the mouse into one of the USB ports located just above the
two PS2 ports (Figure 1-9).

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Figure 1-8
Figure 1-9
4) Plug the power cord into the main power input port, which is located on the left-hand side of the
system, and then plug the other end of the cable into a suitable power outlet. Observe the main
(hard) power switch to the right of the power input port (Figure 1-10)
Figure 1-10
Opening the Screens (Dual-Screen System)
1) If you have a dual-screen system, press down on the release catch located at the lower left-hand
side of the system (Figure 1-11).
Figure 1-11
Figure 1-12

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2) While continuing to press down on the release catch, pull the second screen away from the
system; unfold this second screen completely as shown in Figure 1-12.
Note: You may hear a squeaking noise when you unfold the second screen. This is caused by
the polyurethane clutch and is part of the friction mechanism that holds the screen steady. Do
NOT apply any lubricants to this mechanism, because they may degrade the polyurethane.
Opening the Screens (Triple-Screen System)
1) If you have a triple-screen system, press down on the release catch located at the lower right-
hand side of the system (Figure 1-13).
2) While continuing to press down on the release catch, pull the left-hand screen away from the
system until it is completely unfolded (Figure 1-14).
Figure 1-13 Figure 1-14
Figure 1-15 Figure 1-16
3) Now pull the left-hand edge of the right-hand screen away from the system (Figure 1-15).
Continue to pull this screen until it is completely unfolded (Figure 1-16).
Note: You may hear a squeaking noise when you unfold the second and third screens. This is
caused by the polyurethane clutches and is part of the friction mechanism that holds the screens
steady. Do NOT apply any lubricants to these mechanisms, because they may degrade the
polyurethane.

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Powering-Up Your MaxPac
1) Ensure that the main (hard) power switch – the switch located just to the left of the main power
input connector – is in its ON position (Figure 1-17).
Note: When the unit is being moved or serviced, ensure that the main power switch is in its
OFF position.
Figure 1-17
Figure 1-18
2) Press and release the soft power switch located at the top of the system immediately behind the
display screen (Figure 1-18)
3) Due to extensive system initialization and verification checks, the BIOS boot-up process can take
a significant amount of time, especially in the case of systems with large amounts of memory. In
the case of a system containing 8 GB of RAM, for example, it can take 45 seconds before all
three LEDs above the numerical keypad on the keyboard flash to indicate that the system is at a
point where information should start to appear on the main display.
Note: If nothing appears on the main display, the fact that the three LEDs flash on the keyboard
indicate that the system is alive.
Logging On for the First Time
1) Following the initial BIOS boot-up sequence, you will be presented with the Windows XP
Professional Startup screen:

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2) After a few seconds – and assuming this is the first time you have powered-up your system –
you will be presented with the Windows XP Professional Setup Wizard dialog. Follow the on-
screen instructions provided by the setup wizard; these will include:
•Accepting the license agreement.
•Confirming (or modifying) the region and/or language settings.
•Entering your company name and organization name.
•Entering the product key (that is, the OS license number). This license number will be found
on the OS license sticker attached to your machine. This sticker will be located on the base of
the machine (in this context, the term "base" refers to the bottom of the system when it is
standing on the table as illustrated earlier in this manual).
•Entering the name you wish to be associated with this system. Assuming that you intend to
connect your system to a network, this is the name that will appear on the network, and thus
it must be unique to your network (you may wish to obtain this name from your network
administrator).
•Entering a password for the system and confirming it.
•Specifying the date and time zone settings associated with your system’s location.
•Specifying your network settings (it is strongly recommended that you select the default
Typical option, otherwise you should leave this step to your network administrator).
•Entering the names of your workgroup and computer/network domains (ask your network
administrator to provide you with these details).
3) Once you have completed all of the steps presented by the setup wizard, click the Finish
button, which will cause the system to automatically reboot itself.
4) Observe the default MaxVision desktop appear on the screen:
5) Note that, upon this first reboot, all three screens may not initially be active (although the
screen drivers are loaded for both graphics boards, in rare cases they may not be enabled
and/or properly configured). Alternatively, the screens may all be active, but they may be
improperly ordered such that the mouse cursor leaps from screen to screen in a non-intuitive
way.
In such a case, right-mouse-click on a blank area of an active screen/desktop, select the
Properties item from the resulting pop-up menu, then select the Settings tab, and then set
up the three screens as shown in Figures 1-19 and 1-20.

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If the ordering of the screens is not as shown below, simply drag the screen icons into the
correct position. Ensure that the center screen (number '1') is set to be the primary display.
When you've finished making chances, click the Apply button.
Figure 1-19 Figure 1-20
Registering/Activating Your OS
1) At some stage after you’ve powered up your system for the first time as discussed in the previous
section, a small “xx days left for activation” pop-up will appear in the lower right-hand corner of
the screen:
2) Clicking on the “X” will dismiss this pop-up (it will return to bug you later). Alternatively, clicking
on the body of this pop-up will result in the “Let’s activate Windows” dialog appearing on your
screen.
3) Select one of the three options (Activate over the internet, Activate by phone, or Remind me
later), then click the Next button and follow the on-screen directions.
Note: It is recommended that you register and activate your OS as soon as possible. After the 30
day grace period has expired, the system won’t even let you logon until you do register and
activate the OS.

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Shutting Down the System
In order to shut the system down gracefully you must perform the following steps:
1) Close down any applications that are currently running.
2) Use the Start > Shut Down command.
3) Select one of the following options in the pull-down menu:
•Restart Shutdown and restart the system.
•Shutdown Shutdown the system.
•Log Off Log off the current user session.
4) Click the OK button.
“Dos and Don’ts”
1) Always disconnect the external AC power source when removing or installing system components
(and always turn the main power switch to its OFF position before you disconnect AC power).
2) In the case of extreme dust conditions, it is imperative that you use (and maintain) the oil-based
"Baghdad Filters" supplied with your system (see also the discussions on maintaining these filters
as presented later in this manual).

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Chapter 2: Setting-Up the
Software/Devices/Network/RAID Array

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Setting-Up the Network
In the majority of environments, it is sufficient to use the Windows XP defaults for the network. Simply
connect the network cable (Figure 2-1) and the system should auto-detect the presence of the
network and the data/communications light next to the network cable connector should start to flash.
Figure 2-1. Connecting the network cable
The easiest way to test your network connection is to invoke your web browser and visit a website
such as www.MaxVision.com. In the event of any problems or special requirements, you should first
consult your on-site IT representative (if the problems persist, contact MaxVision support as
discussed in Appendix D).
Setting-Up the Graphics
When you receive your MacPac dual/triple-screen X-Class system, you will find that the graphics
subsystem has been pre-installed with the following (recommended) characteristics:
•Color Quality: Highest (32-bit)
•Resolution: 1, 2, or 3 x 20.1” displays: 1600 x 1200
Irrespective of the configuration, the graphics on your system will have been custom pre-configured to
suite your particular requirements.
MaxPac systems are available with a variety of different graphics cards depending on your unique
application. The standard configuration for a triple-screen system, for example, is to have the center
and right-hand displays controlled by a PCI Express-based NVIDIA Quadro FX4500 graphics card,
while the left-hand display and projector port are controlled by a second PCI Express-based NVIDIA
Quadro FX-series board.
Note: OpenGL™ acceleration is now available all displays controlled by the PCI Express-based
NVIDIA Quadro FX series controllers. This allows the user to run applications requiring OpenGL
acceleration on all displays as long as all are controlled by the same NVIDIA Graphics driver.
If you do have a special graphics card, you may consult the manual associated with this card (this
manual will be included in your documentation package as discussed in Chapters 1 and 2) or contact
MaxVision support (as discussed in Appendix D) for more information.

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Adjusting the Screens
In the case of a dual-display or triple-display configuration, each screen has a set of controls mounted
on the top of the display (Figure 2-2). (In the case of a single-display system, these controls are
located on the left-hand side of the unit next to the CD/DVD optical drive.)
Figure 2-2. Top-down view of screen controls on dual- and triple-display systems
Observe the power button located to the right of the power light-emitting diode (LED). This is an
independent power button for the display/screen.
Pressing the MENU button will bring up a series of items on the screen. Use the up/down buttons to
move between these items; press and release the SEL button to select that item; and use the
right/left buttons to vary the settings.
Some custom configurations allow the display to be driven from multiple sources. In this case,
pressing the INPUT button selects between digital and analog inputs. These custom configurations
will come equipped with a special documentation addendum that details the actions of the INPUT
button; in the case of standard configurations, the source should always be set to “Digital.”
Configuring the RAID Array (with Separate System Drive)
Note that these discussions reflect system configurations with a separate system drive as illustrated
in Figure 2-3. Configurations that have the system partition established on the RAID array itself
(leaving a hot-spare drive) are discussed later in this chapter.
When you take possession of your MaxPac 8241 system, the RAID system will already have been
established, initialized, and verified. The instructions in this section are intended to address those rare
situations where you need to replace a degraded/failed drive or you wish to rebuild the RAID system
from the ground up.
Your MaxPac system can contain up to four SATA hot-swappable hard disk drives presented in a
3-drive disk caddy. This caddy is located on the upper left-hand side of the main chassis. The
numbering of the disks is as shown in Figure 2-3. In the case of a typical RAID 5 system, the upper
disk is the system disk, while the lower three disks are used to implement the RAID data array.

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Figure 2-3
Installing the Web-Based 3ware Software
If you reload your operating system, then you will also need to reload the appropriate RAID driver
followed by 3ware's 3DM 2 web-based RAID management application as follows:
1) Power-up the system. The operating system will see the RAID controller as a new device and will
therefore prompt you to load the appropriate driver from the 3ware CD, which is provided with
your system.
2) Insert the 3ware CD. The auto-play function will bring up the 3ware Escalade Menu as shown in
Figure 2-4. Initially you should ignore this menu; don’t dismiss it, but instead use the operating
system's Device Manager utility to look for the 3ware driver on the CD and install it.
Figure 2-4
3) Once the 3ware driver has been loaded, return to the 3ware Escalade Menu and click the Install
3DM 2 button.
4) Approve the license agreement in the ensuing pop-up dialog.
5) Following acceptance of the license agreement, you may be presented with the operating
system's standard Welcome to New Connection Wizard dialog. In this case, use this dialog to
setup your network connection.
6) Following this wizard, 3ware's 3DM 2 software will be installed (when prompted to do so, allow
the installation script to place a 3DM 2 icon on your desktop).