Quanmax QBOX-1300 User manual

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QBOX-1300 User’s Manual
QBOX-1300
Compact Box PC with Intel® Atom N450 Platform
User’s Guide

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Contact Info: Quanmax Inc.
5F, No. 415, Ti-Ding Blvd. Sec. 2, NeiHu District,
Taipei, Taiwan 114
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Visit our site at: www.quanmax.com
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Quanmax reserves the right to make changes without notice in product or component design as
warranted by evolution in user needs or progress in engineering or manufacturing technology.
Changes which affect the operation of the unit will be documented in the next revision of this user’s
guide.
Revision Date Edited by Changes
1.0 2010/10/04 Zack Initial Release

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Content
Content....................................................................................................................... 3
Figures ....................................................................................................................... 4
Tables......................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 5
Before You Begin ............................................................................... 5
When Working Inside a Computer ..................................................... 6
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge .................................................... 6
Instructions for Lithium Battery........................................................... 7
Voltage Ratings .................................................................................. 7
Preface....................................................................................................................... 8
How to Use This Guide ...................................................................... 8
Unpacking .......................................................................................... 8
Regulatory Compliance Statements ................................................... 8
Warranty Policy .................................................................................. 9
Maintaining Your Computer .............................................................. 10
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 13
Overview .......................................................................................... 13
System tour...................................................................................... 16
Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................... 19
Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................................................... 20
Setting up your PC ........................................................................... 20
Connecting VESA Mount on QBox-1300.......................................... 23
Mounting your PC to a Monitor......................................................... 24
Installing SIM Card........................................................................... 26
Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup.................................................................................... 27
Overview .......................................................................................... 27
Main Menu ....................................................................................... 28
Advanced Menu ............................................................................... 30
Boot Menu........................................................................................ 33
Chipset Menu ................................................................................... 34
Power Menu ..................................................................................... 35
Security Menu .................................................................................. 37
Exit Menu ......................................................................................... 38
Chapter 4 Driver Installation .................................................................................. 40

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Figures
Figure 1 Front Panel................................................................................................. 16
Figure 2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................. 17
Figure 3 Mechanical Dimensions ............................................................................. 19
Figure 4 Connect the VGA cable.............................................................................. 20
Figure 5 Connecting USB mouse & keyboard.......................................................... 21
Figure 6 Network cable with RJ45 connector ........................................................... 21
Figure 7 Turing on the system.................................................................................. 22
Figure 8 VESA Mount Assembly .............................................................................. 23
Figure 9 VESA Mount on QBox-1300....................................................................... 24
Figure 10 VESA Mounting (1)................................................................................... 24
Figure 11 VESA Mounting (2)................................................................................... 25
Figure 12 SIM Card Installation................................................................................ 26
Tables
Table 1 QBOX-1300 product specifications.............................................................. 15
Table 2 BIOS Main Menu ......................................................................................... 28
Table 3 IDE Device Setting Menu............................................................................. 28
Table 4 System Information...................................................................................... 29
Table 5 Advanced Menu ........................................................................................... 30
Table 6 Onboard Peripherals Cnfiguration Settings ................................................. 30
Table 7 Onboard ATA Configurations........................................................................ 31
Table 8 Hardware Health Configuration.................................................................... 32
Table 9 Boot Menu ................................................................................................... 33
Table 10 Chipset Menu............................................................................................. 34
Table 11 Video Function Configurtion....................................................................... 35
Table 12 Power Menu............................................................................................... 36
Table 13 Security Menu............................................................................................ 37
Table 14 Exit Menu................................................................................................... 38

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Safety Instructions
Before You Begin
Before handling the product, read the instructions and safety guidelines on the
following pages to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal
safety. Refer to the “Advisories” section in the Preface for advisory conventions used
in this user’s guide, including the distinction between Warnings, Cautions, Important
Notes, and Notes.
Always use caution when handling/operating a computer. Only qualified,
experienced, authorized electronics service personnel should access the
interior of a computer. The power supplies produce high voltages and
energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm.
Use extreme caution when installing or removing components. Refer to the
installation instructions in this user’s guide for precautions and procedures.
If you have any questions, please contact Quanmax Post-Sales Technical
Support.
Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have
been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the
location and about any precautions that shall be taken; and access is
through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means of security,
and is controlled by authority responsible for the location.
WARNING
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power cord is plugged into
an electrical outlet. Turn off system power, turn off the power supply, and then
disconnect the power cord from its source before removing the chassis cover. Turning off
the system power switch does not remove power to components.
The product chassis may be hot when the system is working. Please
do not touch the surface before turn off the system power and wait
for about 5 minutes until the system cools down.

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When Working Inside a Computer
Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off the computer and any peripherals.
2. Disconnect the computer and peripherals from their power sources or
subsystems to prevent electric shock or system board damage. This does not
apply when hot swapping parts.
3. Follow the guidelines provided in “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge” on the
following page.
4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer.
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:
To help avoid possible damage to system boards, wait five seconds after
turning off the computer before removing a component, removing a system
board, or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer.
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop,
not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs. If you
are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before
disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly
aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before connecting a cable,
make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this user’s guide.
Follow installation and troubleshooting instructions closely.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation
and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components.
Quanmax strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedure, which can
include wrist straps and smocks, when servicing equipment.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD):
When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not
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the component in a computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging,
be sure you are at an ESD workstation or grounded. This will discharge any
static electricity that may have built up in your body.
When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container
or packaging.
Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If possible, use
antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.
Handle components and boards with care. Don’t touch the components or
contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
Do not handle or store system boards near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic,
magnetic, or radioactive fields.
Instructions for Lithium Battery
WARNING
Danger of explosion when battery is replaced with incorrect type. Only replace
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not dispose of lithium batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of the battery
according to the local regulations dealing with the disposal of these special
materials (e.g. to the collecting points for disposal of batteries)
Voltage Ratings
The external power adaptor of the QBOX-1300 has the following voltage ratings:
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: +12Vdc, 5 Amp, 60 Watts

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Preface
How to Use This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation, and as
a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
NOTE
Driver downloads and additional information are available under Downloads on
our web site: www.quanmax.com.
Unpacking
When unpacking, follow these steps:
1. After opening the box, save it and the packing material for possible future
shipment.
2. Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purchase order
are missing, notify Quanmax customer service immediately.
3. Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Quanmax
customer service immediately. Refer to “Warranty Policy” for the return
procedure.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices.
FCC Compliance Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reason able protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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interference to radio or television equipment 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Quanmax could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
The assembler of a personal computer system may be required to test the system
and/or make necessary modifications if a system is found to cause harmful
interference or to be noncompliant with the appropriate standards for its intended use.
Warranty Policy
Limited Warranty
Quanmax Inc.’s detailed Limited Warranty policy can be found under Support at
www.quanmax.com. Please consult your distributor for warranty verification.
The limited warranty is void if the product has been subjected to alteration, neglect,
misuse, or abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by anyone other than
Quanmax or its authorized agent; or if the failure is caused by accident, acts of God,
or other causes beyond the control of Quanmax or the manufacturer. Neglect,
misuse, and abuse shall include any installation, operation, or maintenance of the
product other than in accordance with the user’s guide.
No agent, dealer, distributor, service company, or other party is authorized to change,
modify, or extend the terms of this Limited Warranty in any manner whatsoever.
Quanmax reserves the right to make changes or improvements in any product
without incurring any obligation to similarly alter products previously purchased.
Return Procedure
For any Limited Warranty return, please contact Support at www.quanmax.com and
login to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number. If you do not have an

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account, send an email to [email protected] to apply for one.
All product(s) returned to Quanmax for service or credit must be accompanied by a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number. Freight on all returned items must be
prepaid by the customer who is responsible for any loss or damage caused by
common carrier in transit. Returns for Warranty must include a Failure Report for
each unit, by serial number(s), as well as a copy of the original invoice showing the
date of purchase.
To reduce risk of damage, returns of product must be in a Quanmax shipping
container. If the original container has been lost or damaged, new shipping
containers may be obtained from Quanmax Customer Service at a nominal cost.
Quanmax owns all parts removed from repaired products. Quanmax uses new and
reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs
and building replacement products. If Quanmax repairs or replaces a product, its
warranty term is not extended.
Shipments not in compliance with this Limited Warranty Return Policy will not be
accepted by Quanmax.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Quanmax be liable for any defect in hardware, software, loss, or
inadequacy of data of any kind, or for any direct, indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the performance or use
of any product furnished hereunder. Quanmax’s liability shall in no event exceed the
purchase price of the product purchased hereunder. The foregoing limitation of
liability shall be equally applicable to any service provided by Quanmax or its
authorized agent.
Maintaining Your Computer
Environmental Factors
Temperature
The ambient temperature within an enclosure may be greater than room
ambient temperature. Installation in an enclosure should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised.
Consideration should be given to the maximum rated ambient temperature.
Overheating can cause a variety of problems, including premature aging and
failure of chips or mechanical failure of devices.
If the system has been exposed to abnormally cold temperatures, allow a
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turning it on. Failure to do so may cause damage to internal components,
particularly the hard disk drive.
Humidity
High-humidity can cause moisture to enter and accumulate in the system. This
moisture can cause corrosion of internal components and degrade such
properties as electrical resistance and thermal conductivity. Extreme moisture
buildup inside the system can result in electrical shorts, which can cause
serious damage to the system.
Buildings in which climate is controlled usually maintain an acceptable level of
humidity for system equipment. However, if a system is located in an unusually
humid location, a dehumidifier can be used to maintain the humidity within an
acceptable range. Refer to the “Specifications” section of this user’s guide for
the operating and storage humidity specifications.
Altitude
Operating a system at a high altitude (low pressure) reduces the efficiency of
the cooling fans to cool the system. This can cause electrical problems related
to arcing and corona effects. This condition can also cause sealed components
with internal pressure, such as electrolytic capacitors, to fail or perform at
reduced efficiency.
Power Protection
The greatest threats to a system’s supply of power are power loss, power spikes,
and power surges caused by electrical storms, which interrupt system operation
and/or damage system components. To protect your system, always properly
ground power cables and one of the following devices.
Surge Protector
Surge protectors are available in a variety of types and usually provide a level
of protection proportional with the cost of the device. Surge protectors prevent
voltage spikes from entering a system through the AC power cord. Surge
protectors, however, do not offer protection against brownouts, which occur
when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage
level.
Line Conditioner
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Line conditioners keep a system’s AC power source voltage at a fairly constant
level and, therefore, can handle brownouts. Because of this added protection,
line conditioners cost more than surge protectors. However, line conditioners
cannot protect against a complete loss of power.
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems offer the most complete protection
against variations on power because they use battery power to keep the server
running when AC power is lost. The battery is charged by the AC power while it
is available, so when AC power is lost, the battery can provide power to the
system for a limited amount of time, depending on the UPS system.
UPS systems range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand
dollars, with the more expensive unit s allowing you to run larger systems for a
longer period of time when AC power is lost. UPS systems that provide only 5
minutes of battery power let you conduct an orderly shutdown of the system,
but are not intended to provide continued operation. Surge protectors should be
used with all UPS systems, and the UPS system should be Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) safety approved.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The QBOX-1300 is a fan-less Box PC that is ideal for space critical applications.
This embedded hardware platform is designed with high performance and low
power consumption of the Intel® Atom N450 processor with Intel® NM10 chipset
and supports DDR2 667 SODIMM up to 2GB. Featured are a 2.5” SATA hard drive
bay, SATA, USB, GbE, USB 2.0, VGA, Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out, and optional 1 x
Mini PCI-Express Socket (for optional WiFi or 3G module), 1x SIM card 2x3 pin
header (for 3.5G solution). The QBOX-1300 provides high reliability rugged case not
only for great protection from EMI, cold and heat, but also integrated with passive
cooling design for quiet fan-less operation such as Digital Signage, Transportation,
Surveillance, and Thin Client.
Checklist
QBOX-1300
Power Adapter
Power Cord
Driver CD
Quick installation Guide
Optional VESA Mounting Kit

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Features
Fan-less Design Compact Sized
Intel® Atom N450 processor and Intel® NM10 Chipset
Support DDR2 667 SODIMM up to 2GB
Support 1x GbE, 1x 2.5” SATA HDD, 4x USB, VGA, COM, S/PDIF, Mic-In,
Line-In, Line-Out.
1 x Mini PCI-Express Socket (for optional WiFi or 3G module)
1x SIM card 2x3 pin header (for optional 3.5G solution)

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Product Specifications
Dimensions 253 x 178 x 18.7 mm (W x H x D)
Weight 1000 g
CPU/ Chipset Intel® Atom N450 Processor , NM10
RAM 1 x DDR2 667 SODIMM up to 2GB
Storage 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD
Front IO
1x button for power on/off
1x POWER LED (Green)
1x HDD LED (Red)
1x Wireless LED (Blue)
2x USB2.0
Rear IO
1x DC JACK for power input
1x D-SUB 15 connector
1xD-SUB 9 connector
2x USB 2.0
1x RJ-45, GbE port
1x S/PDIF
1x Phone Jack for Line-In
1x Phone Jack for Line-Out
1x Phone Jack for MIC-In
Expansion
1 x Mini PCI-Express Socket (for optional WiFi or 3G
module)
1x SIM card 2x3 pin header (for 3.5G solution)
Cooling Fanless
Power Unit Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: +12Vdc
Temperature /
Humidity
Operating: 0°C to 40°C, 0%-90%, non-condensing
Storage: -20°C to 80°C, 0%-90%, non-condensing
Mounting VESA-mount (optional)
Certifications CE, FCC Class A
Table 1 QBOX-1300 product specifications

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System tour
Refer to the figures below to identify the components of the system.
Front Panel
Figure 1 Front Panel
Power Switch
The power button allows powering ON and OFF the system.
Power LED (Green)
The power LED will light when the PC is power-on.
HDD LED (Red)
The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or read from the HDD.
Wireless LED (Blue)
When the data is Transferring, the WiFi LED will blink.
USB
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
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Rear Panel
Figure 2 Rear Panel
Power Input
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC 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.
COM
D-Sub 9 pin connector for RS-232 connection
USB
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.
VGA
D-Sub 15 pin VGA connector for display output
Phone Jack
Audio Out
The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the system’s audio out signal to
amplified speakers or headphones.

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MIC-IN
The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video
conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
Line-IN
The Line-in jack is designed to take input from a higher-powered sound source.
S/PDIF
S/PDIF output for carrying digital audio signals out to the device.
Ethernet
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for
connection to a local network.

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Mechanical Dimensions
Dimension: 253 x 178 x 18.7 mm (W x H x D)
Figure 3 Mechanical Dimensions

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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Setting up your PC
Connect the monitor, mouse and keyboard
Connecting the monitor
Connect the VGA cable from your display to the VGA port.
Figure 4 Connect the VGA cable
NOTE
When the system reboots without connecting the VGA, there might be no
image on screen when you insert the VGA cable. Please
pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<F4> simultaneously to show the image on screen.