Thermaltake DH 101 VF7000 Series User manual

VF7000 Series
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
2007 Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 2007.07
C
All other registered trademarks belong to their respective companies. www.thermaltake.com
User Manual

VF7000 Series
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
2007 Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 2007.07
C
All other registered trademarks belong to their respective companies. www.thermaltake.com
User Manual

Contens
Chapter1 Product IntroductionChapter1 Product Introduction
1.1 Specification
7.5 kg / 16.53 lbWeights
-Front : 120mm fan x 1, 1500rpm
-Rear : 60mm fan x 2, 1800rpm
Media kits
7
Expansion Slots
USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 Firewire,
HD -Audio
Front I/O
External : 5.25" x 1
Internal : 3.5"x 3
Drive Bays
ATX & Micro ATX form factor
Motherboard
Cooling System
BlackColor
Panel : Al / Body : SECCChassis Material
426.5 x 435 x 153.5 mm
16.8 x 17.1 x 6.0 inch
Dimension (W*D*H )
Home Theater Media PC
Case Type
7.32 kg / 16.14 lbWeights
-Front : 120mm fan x 1, 1500rpm
-Rear : 60mm fan x 2, 1800rpm
Media kits
7
Expansion Slots
USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 Firewire,
HD -Audio
Front I/O
x 1
x 3
Drive Bays
ATX & Micro ATX form factor
Motherboard
Cooling System
BlackColor
Chassis Material
Dimension (W*D*H )
VF7001BNSVF7000BNS
Model VF7001BNSVF7000BNS Model
Optional
Built-in Media LAB
LCD with 10 buttons
hot keys module
Chapter 1 Product IntroductionChapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1 Specification
Chapter 2 Case Mechanical OperationChapter 2 Case Mechanical Operation
2.2 How toinstall PSU
2.3 5.25" deviceinstallation
2.1 How toopen the case
2.4 HDD installation
2.5 PCI slottool-free function operation
Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads InstallationChapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation
3.1 Motherboard Installation
3.2 Case LEDconnections
3.3 USB2.0 &IEEE1394 Firewire connection
3.4 Audio connection
3.5 Case open alarm function
( Intrusion switch )
Chapter4 Front Buttons InstructionChapter4 Front Buttons Instruction
4.1 Media LABHot keys Module
function instruction
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Chapter 5 DH101 Media Kits Quick GuideChapter 5 DH101 Media Kits Quick Guide
5.1 IR remotecontrol for DH101
5.2 Your MediaLAB kit
5.3 Installation Process
5.4 iMEDIAN Function
5.5 Control ofiMEDIAN
Chapter 6 OtherChapter 6 Other
6.1 Toughpower /Purepower / TR2
power supply series(optional)
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Contens
Chapter1 Product IntroductionChapter1 Product Introduction
1.1 Specification
7.5 kg / 16.53 lbWeights
-Front : 120mm fan x 1, 1500rpm
-Rear : 60mm fan x 2, 1800rpm
Media kits
7
Expansion Slots
USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 Firewire,
HD -Audio
Front I/O
External : 5.25" x 1
Internal : 3.5"x 3
Drive Bays
ATX & Micro ATX form factor
Motherboard
Cooling System
BlackColor
Panel : Al / Body : SECCChassis Material
426.5 x 435 x 153.5 mm
16.8 x 17.1 x 6.0 inch
Dimension (W*D*H )
Home Theater Media PC
Case Type
7.32 kg / 16.14 lbWeights
-Front : 120mm fan x 1, 1500rpm
-Rear : 60mm fan x 2, 1800rpm
Media kits
7
Expansion Slots
USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 Firewire,
HD -Audio
Front I/O
x 1
x 3
Drive Bays
ATX & Micro ATX form factor
Motherboard
Cooling System
BlackColor
Chassis Material
Dimension (W*D*H )
VF7001BNSVF7000BNS
Model VF7001BNSVF7000BNS Model
Optional
Built-in Media LAB
LCD with 10 buttons
hot keys module
Chapter 1 Product IntroductionChapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1 Specification
Chapter 2 Case Mechanical OperationChapter 2 Case Mechanical Operation
2.2 How toinstall PSU
2.3 5.25" deviceinstallation
2.1 How toopen the case
2.4 HDD installation
2.5 PCI slottool-free function operation
Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads InstallationChapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation
3.1 Motherboard Installation
3.2 Case LEDconnections
3.3 USB2.0 &IEEE1394 Firewire connection
3.4 Audio connection
3.5 Case open alarm function
( Intrusion switch )
Chapter4 Front Buttons InstructionChapter4 Front Buttons Instruction
4.1 Media LABHot keys Module
function instruction
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Chapter 5 DH101 Media Kits Quick GuideChapter 5 DH101 Media Kits Quick Guide
5.1 IR remotecontrol for DH101
5.2 Your MediaLAB kit
5.3 Installation Process
5.4 iMEDIAN Function
5.5 Control ofiMEDIAN
Chapter 6 OtherChapter 6 Other
6.1 Toughpower /Purepower / TR2
power supply series(optional)
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Chapter 2 Case Mechanical OperationChapter 2 Case Mechanical Operation
Remove these 3thumb-screws
Remove the cover, please referto the orientationof the picture
2.2 How to install PSU
Place the PSUover the
location as shown
Secure it bythe screws
2.1 How to open the case
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2.3 5.25" device installation
Remove the topcover
Remove the screwas shown picturethen take offthe rod
Release the screwof 3.5" cage Remove outward the3.5" cage
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Chapter 2 Case Mechanical OperationChapter 2 Case Mechanical Operation
Remove these 3thumb-screws
Remove the cover, please referto the orientationof the picture
2.2 How to install PSU
Place the PSUover the
location as shown
Secure it bythe screws
2.1 How to open the case
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2.3 5.25" device installation
Remove the topcover
Remove the screwas shown picturethen take offthe rod
Release the screwof 3.5" cage Remove outward the3.5" cage
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Squeeze and pullout-ward the tool-freeclip
There are 3springs in thefront
doors, push torelease it.
Push and releasethe 3 springs
of front door
After loosing thespring of
front door,pull out itas arrow
shows.
Insert the deviceinto the 1st
5.25" drive bay
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Squeeze and pushin-ward the tool-freeclip
Secure the opposite5.25"
device with screws
Place the HDDcage back to
where it wasin the chassis
Secure the HDDcage with
the screw asshown.
After finish 5.25"device installation,
push the frontdoor back.
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Squeeze and pullout-ward the tool-freeclip
There are 3springs in thefront
doors, push torelease it.
Push and releasethe 3 springs
of front door
After loosing thespring of
front door,pull out itas arrow
shows.
Insert the deviceinto the 1st
5.25" drive bay
1010
1111 1212
1313 1414
Squeeze and pushin-ward the tool-freeclip
Secure the opposite5.25"
device with screws
Place the HDDcage back to
where it wasin the chassis
Secure the HDDcage with
the screw asshown.
After finish 5.25"device installation,
push the frontdoor back.
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Finish 5.25" deviceinstallation
Notice: For correctoperating 5.25" drive
bay, insert the 5.25"device into the2nd
or 3rd bayis not recommended.
2.4 HDD installation
Squeeze and pullout-ward the tool-freeclip
Slide the HDDinto the cageas
shown and moveit to thedesired
location.
Squeeze and pushin-ward
the tool-free clip
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2.5 PCI slot tool-free function operation
Open the PCItool-free bar then
turn it clockwise
Pull out theplastic clips ofPCI slots
Remove the PCIslot as shown Install the tunercard then pull
back the plasticclips of PCIslots
Turn the PCI tool-free bar
anti-clockwise then closeit
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Finish 5.25" deviceinstallation
Notice: For correctoperating 5.25" drive
bay, insert the 5.25"device into the2nd
or 3rd bayis not recommended.
2.4 HDD installation
Squeeze and pullout-ward the tool-freeclip
Slide the HDDinto the cageas
shown and moveit to thedesired
location.
Squeeze and pushin-ward
the tool-free clip
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2.5 PCI slot tool-free function operation
Open the PCItool-free bar then
turn it clockwise
Pull out theplastic clips ofPCI slots
Remove the PCIslot as shown Install the tunercard then pull
back the plasticclips of PCIslots
Turn the PCI tool-free bar
anti-clockwise then closeit
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Each motherboard has different standoff layout. It is highly
suggested that you refer to your motherboard's manual when installing
motherboard into the case. The cases are applicable with Standard
ATX, Micro ATX motherboards. Your motherboard may require a
special I/O Panel, which should be included with your motherboard.
Placement Direction:
When installing the motherboard, make sure you follow the direction
provided by your motherboard manufacturer. On most standard
motherboards, the edge with external ports goes to the rear part of
the chassis. It is highly recommended that you install CPU, heat
sink and modular components before fixing the motherboard inside
the chassis.
= the locations of
the screw holes. Note
these locations and
place included
standoffs on the chassis
first.
This side towards
the rear of the
chassis
Above illustration is a sample of what the
motherboard's layout. For more detail screw
hole placement, please refer to your mother
board manual.
Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads InstallationChapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation
3.1 Motherboard Installation
On the front of the case, you can find some LEDs and switch
leads (POWER SW*1, POWER LED*1, H.D.D. LED*1,
RESET SW*1, SPEAKER*1).
Please consult user manual of your motherboard manufacturer,
then connect these leads to the panel header on the
motherboard. These leads are usually labeled; if not, please
trace them back to the case front to find out their source.
- POWER LED
connects to your M/B at the PLED.
- POWER SW
connects to the PWR connector on the motherboard.
- H.D.D LED
connects to the 2-pin labeled HDD LED connector.
- RESET SW
connects to the RSW connector on the motherboard.
- SPEAKER
connector: find out the 4-pin labeled SPEAKER on the M/B
then connect it.
3.2 Case LED connections
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Each motherboard has different standoff layout. It is highly
suggested that you refer to your motherboard's manual when installing
motherboard into the case. The cases are applicable with Standard
ATX, Micro ATX motherboards. Your motherboard may require a
special I/O Panel, which should be included with your motherboard.
Placement Direction:
When installing the motherboard, make sure you follow the direction
provided by your motherboard manufacturer. On most standard
motherboards, the edge with external ports goes to the rear part of
the chassis. It is highly recommended that you install CPU, heat
sink and modular components before fixing the motherboard inside
the chassis.
= the locations of
the screw holes. Note
these locations and
place included
standoffs on the chassis
first.
This side towards
the rear of the
chassis
Above illustration is a sample of what the
motherboard's layout. For more detail screw
hole placement, please refer to your mother
board manual.
Chapter3 Motherboard & Leads InstallationChapter3 Motherboard & Leads Installation
3.1 Motherboard Installation
On the front of the case, you can find some LEDs and switch
leads (POWER SW*1, POWER LED*1, H.D.D. LED*1,
RESET SW*1, SPEAKER*1).
Please consult user manual of your motherboard manufacturer,
then connect these leads to the panel header on the
motherboard. These leads are usually labeled; if not, please
trace them back to the case front to find out their source.
- POWER LED
connects to your M/B at the PLED.
- POWER SW
connects to the PWR connector on the motherboard.
- H.D.D LED
connects to the 2-pin labeled HDD LED connector.
- RESET SW
connects to the RSW connector on the motherboard.
- SPEAKER
connector: find out the 4-pin labeled SPEAKER on the M/B
then connect it.
3.2 Case LED connections
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Please consult your motherboard manual to find
out the section of "USB connection".
USB connection
USB2.0
GND1
Data+1
Data-1
GND2
Data+2
Data-2
Vcc 2
Brank)
Vcc1
3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection IEEE1394 Firewire connection
Please consult your motherboard manual to find
out the section of "IEEE1394 Firewire connection".
IEEE1394a
TPA+
VG
TPB+
VP
TPA
Brank)
TPB
Brank)
GND
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Please consult your motherboard manual to find
out the section of "USB connection".
USB connection
USB2.0
GND1
Data+1
Data-1
GND2
Data+2
Data-2
Vcc 2
Brank)
Vcc1
3.3 USB2.0 & IEEE1394 Firewire connection IEEE1394 Firewire connection
Please consult your motherboard manual to find
out the section of "IEEE1394 Firewire connection".
IEEE1394a
TPA+
VG
TPB+
VP
TPA
Brank)
TPB
Brank)
GND
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3.4 Audio connection
Please refer to the following illustration of Audio
connector and your motherboard user manual.
Please select the motherboard which used AC'97 or HD
Audio (Azalia), (be aware of that your audio supports AC'97
or HD Audio (Azalia)) or it will damage your device(s).
On some motherboards, the connectors for Audio are not
the same as the drawing below. Please check with your
motherboard manual before installing.
PRESENCE#BLACK
SENSE1_RETURN
AUD GND
SENSE2_RETURN
YELLOW
BROWN
RED
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
PORT1 L
BLUE
PORT2 L
SENSE_SEND KEY
PURPLE
GREEN
AUDIO AZALIA Function
ORANGE
BLACK
GROUND Front
Audio Ground
L-RET Rear Left Channel
Audio Signal
Rear Right Channel
Audio Signal
R-RET
NCBROWN
REDMIC IN
MIC POWER
Front Microphone
Power
Front Microphone
input Signal
KEY
BLUE
NC
BLUE
L-OUT
Front Left Channel
Audio Signal
Front Right Channel
Audio Signal YELLOWR-OUT
AUDIO AC'97 Function
BLACK
YELLOW
3.5 Case open alarm function
( Intrusion switch )
To find out the cable with 2pin
connector (Micro SW) from the
rear of inside the chassis.
To find out the position of Chassis
Alarm on your motherboard.
(please consult your motherboard
manual)
1
2
Black Wire
White Wire
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3.4 Audio connection
Please refer to the following illustration of Audio
connector and your motherboard user manual.
Please select the motherboard which used AC'97 or HD
Audio (Azalia), (be aware of that your audio supports AC'97
or HD Audio (Azalia)) or it will damage your device(s).
On some motherboards, the connectors for Audio are not
the same as the drawing below. Please check with your
motherboard manual before installing.
PRESENCE#BLACK
SENSE1_RETURN
AUD GND
SENSE2_RETURN
YELLOW
BROWN
RED
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
PORT1 L
BLUE
PORT2 L
SENSE_SEND KEY
PURPLE
GREEN
AUDIO AZALIA Function
ORANGE
BLACK
GROUND Front
Audio Ground
L-RET Rear Left Channel
Audio Signal
Rear Right Channel
Audio Signal
R-RET
NCBROWN
REDMIC IN
MIC POWER
Front Microphone
Power
Front Microphone
input Signal
KEY
BLUE
NC
BLUE
L-OUT
Front Left Channel
Audio Signal
Front Right Channel
Audio Signal YELLOWR-OUT
AUDIO AC'97 Function
BLACK
YELLOW
3.5 Case open alarm function
( Intrusion switch )
To find out the cable with 2pin
connector (Micro SW) from the
rear of inside the chassis.
To find out the position of Chassis
Alarm on your motherboard.
(please consult your motherboard
manual)
1
2
Black Wire
White Wire
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Chapter4 Front Buttons InstructionChapter4 Front Buttons Instruction
4.1 Media LAB Hot keys Module
function instruction (Optional)
DH Series supportsthe latest VFDkit. The VFDnot only supports the latest
multimedia functions, italso supports aset of HotKeys function. Thesimple
design will allowusers to controlthe system simplythrough a touchon the
front panel.
Sound VolumeControl Button
This is usedfor volume upand down / pressing for mute.
iMEDIAN Button (MCE)
This allows togo to theapplication program directly.
It can beuser-defined.
App. Exit Button
This quits theapplication program.
It works sameas "ALT+F4"
Esc button
This is usedto go backwardon iMEDIAN or MCE
Direction button
This is arrowkey to moveup/down/left/right
Star Button
This is thesame as thewindows icon key on the keyboard
Menu button
This is sameas the menubutton of the Media LAB remote control
Enter Button
This is usedto enter thefunction that you choose
1. Application Exit : Closing the active windowor
Closing Multi Median.[ALT+F4]
2. Power : Turn On/OFF the system.
3. Record Button
4. Media Control Button group 1.
Play/Pause/Open/Prev./Next/Rew./F.Fwd/Stop
5. Mouse/Keyboard button: Switching the usage of PAD
controller between mouseand keyboard 4 way arrow keys.
6. Backspace Buttonto the previous view of iMEDIAN
7. Select/Space button
8. PADcontroller : Mousecursor control & 4 arrow Keys
9. Windows StartButton
10. Windows MenuButton
11. MouseLeft Click Button
12. Mouse RightClick Button
13. Enter Button: Enter Button to go to the next viewof iMEDIAN
14. ESC Button
15. Open/Close DVDor CD ROM tray
16. iMEDIAN (QuickLaunch) Button : Running iMEDIAN
17. ApplicationLauncher : Running Application Launcher,
Easiest way torun the application.
18. Task Switcher :Running Task Switcher,select the
application window amongthe
running applications. [ALT +TAB]
19. System Volume Mute Button
20. iMON Timer : RunningiMON Timer, management of power
on/off and alarmschedule.
21. VOL/CH Button: Control of Volume andTV channel
22. Custom buttongroup for user customized command.
23. Shift +Tabkey Button
24. Tab key Button
25. Media ControlButtons Group 2.
* Short-cut buttonsto move to my Movie, Music,
Photo,TV in running
* Movie Tip : UseAspect Ratioand Full Screen Button
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Chapter 5 DH101 Media Kits Quick GuideChapter 5 DH101 Media Kits Quick Guide
5.1 IR remote control for DH101 (Optional)
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Chapter4 Front Buttons InstructionChapter4 Front Buttons Instruction
4.1 Media LAB Hot keys Module
function instruction (Optional)
DH Series supportsthe latest VFDkit. The VFDnot only supports the latest
multimedia functions, italso supports aset of HotKeys function. Thesimple
design will allowusers to controlthe system simplythrough a touchon the
front panel.
Sound VolumeControl Button
This is usedfor volume upand down / pressing for mute.
iMEDIAN Button (MCE)
This allows togo to theapplication program directly.
It can beuser-defined.
App. Exit Button
This quits theapplication program.
It works sameas "ALT+F4"
Esc button
This is usedto go backwardon iMEDIAN or MCE
Direction button
This is arrowkey to moveup/down/left/right
Star Button
This is thesame as thewindows icon key on the keyboard
Menu button
This is sameas the menubutton of the Media LAB remote control
Enter Button
This is usedto enter thefunction that you choose
1. Application Exit : Closing the active windowor
Closing Multi Median.[ALT+F4]
2. Power : Turn On/OFF the system.
3. Record Button
4. Media Control Button group 1.
Play/Pause/Open/Prev./Next/Rew./F.Fwd/Stop
5. Mouse/Keyboard button: Switching the usage of PAD
controller between mouseand keyboard 4 way arrow keys.
6. Backspace Buttonto the previous view of iMEDIAN
7. Select/Space button
8. PADcontroller : Mousecursor control & 4 arrow Keys
9. Windows StartButton
10. Windows MenuButton
11. MouseLeft Click Button
12. Mouse RightClick Button
13. Enter Button: Enter Button to go to the next viewof iMEDIAN
14. ESC Button
15. Open/Close DVDor CD ROM tray
16. iMEDIAN (QuickLaunch) Button : Running iMEDIAN
17. ApplicationLauncher : Running Application Launcher,
Easiest way torun the application.
18. Task Switcher :Running Task Switcher,select the
application window amongthe
running applications. [ALT +TAB]
19. System Volume Mute Button
20. iMON Timer : RunningiMON Timer, management of power
on/off and alarmschedule.
21. VOL/CH Button: Control of Volume andTV channel
22. Custom buttongroup for user customized command.
23. Shift +Tabkey Button
24. Tab key Button
25. Media ControlButtons Group 2.
* Short-cut buttonsto move to my Movie, Music,
Photo,TV in running
* Movie Tip : UseAspect Ratioand Full Screen Button
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5.1 IR remote control for DH101 (Optional)
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5.2 Your Media LAB kit (Optional)
1Media LAB LCD
(Internal IR Receiver)
1Media LAB Remote Control
1Quick Guide 1Media LABApplication CD
1Extension USB Cable 2 AAA Batteries
5.3 Installation Process
1) S/W Installation
Insert 'Media LAB Application CD' to your CD ROM, and install
Media LAB software and Multi-Median according to the auto
running S/W installation process.
2) H/W (IR Receiver) Installation
Internal IR Receiver (Media LAB VFD) Installation The feature
of internal type Media LAB IR receiver is that you can power on
your PC system using the power button of the remote control.
After turn off your PC system, open your PC cover and connect
the cable to its proper pin refer to the following picture. Internal
IR receiver is connected to motherboard with two cables, PC
case with one cable, Power Supply with another cable. You
should be careful to connect these four cables refer to your
motherboard manual.
Connection Diagram MediaLAB Inside/VFD
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5.2 Your Media LAB kit (Optional)
1Media LAB LCD
(Internal IR Receiver)
1Media LAB Remote Control
1Quick Guide 1Media LABApplication CD
1Extension USB Cable 2 AAA Batteries
5.3 Installation Process
1) S/W Installation
Insert 'Media LAB Application CD' to your CD ROM, and install
Media LAB software and Multi-Median according to the auto
running S/W installation process.
2) H/W (IR Receiver) Installation
Internal IR Receiver (Media LAB VFD) Installation The feature
of internal type Media LAB IR receiver is that you can power on
your PC system using the power button of the remote control.
After turn off your PC system, open your PC cover and connect
the cable to its proper pin refer to the following picture. Internal
IR receiver is connected to motherboard with two cables, PC
case with one cable, Power Supply with another cable. You
should be careful to connect these four cables refer to your
motherboard manual.
Connection Diagram MediaLAB Inside/VFD
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