Yawarra ALIX 1 XL User manual

ALIX 1 “XL”
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing an ALIX 1 “XL” computer.
Your package should contain:
ALIX 1 oard
Power and hard drive LEDs
Optional Extras
Case
Compact Flash card
miniPCI card
Power supply
PS2 ca le, key oard and mouse splitter
PCI card
LCD panel
Please read the following instructions to egin using your ALIX 1”XL”.
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Things you will need
Tools
Anti-static wrist strap
2mm hex key
Phillips head screwdriver (for PCI card)
Compact Flash card reader (optional)
Null modem ca le (optional)
Materials
If you don't have them already, you'll need:
Case
Compact Flash Card
miniPCI card (optional) e.g. wireless
adapter, VPN accelerator
PCI card e.g. ethernet adapter
Hard drive racket (optional)
Power supply
Operating system image for the ALIX 1
Instructions
Safety Note
The ALIX 1 oard, like all electronic equipment, is sensitive to damage from static discharge.
To avoid damage caused y static discharge, we strongly recommend that you use an anti-
static wrist strap when handling the oard.
Step 1 Remove the case cover
To install the Compact Flash (CF) and/or miniPCI cards into the ALIX 1, you will need to
remove the case cover.
1. Disconnect power and all ca les.
Note: The CF socket on this machine is not hot-swappa le.
2. Using the supplied hex key, remove the four outer case screws.
3. Remove the top part of the case.
Step 2 onfigure and install a ompact Flash card
To use your ALIX 1, you will need to have a CF card with a suita le operating system
installed in the CF socket on the ALIX 1 oard.
If your CF card does not already have an operating system installed, you can either mount the
CF card in another machine (e.g. via a flash card reader or a CF to IDE adapter) and copy a
oot image onto it, or pxe oot the ALIX 1. The ALIX 1 supports many operating systems
including BSD, Linux and a num er of proprietary operating systems.
Installation
Insert the CF card into the socket on the front left hand side of the oard, la el up. Ensure the
CF card is fully engaged in the socket. The card should not extend past the edge of the oard.
Removal
To remove the CF card from the ALIX 1 oard, grasp the CF card firmly etween thum and
index finger and pull straight out, taking care not to lift or twist the card as this may damage
the connector pins.
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Step 3 Install the miniP I card (optional)
Insert your miniPCI card into the miniPCI slot at an angle of a out 45° to the oard. Ensure
that the card is firmly seated in the slot and then lay it onto the oard, pressing down until the
locking ta s on either side of the card click into place.
If you are installing a wireless card, please note that like all electronic equipment, they are
sensitive to damage from static discharge, especially the RF switch and the power amplifier.
To avoid damage caused y static discharge, we strongly recommend that you do the
following when installing a wireless radio card.
•Touch your hands and the ag containing the wireless card to a ground point on the
oard (for example one of the holes in the corner of the oard). This will equalize the
potential of the wireless card and oard.
•Insert the radio card into the miniPCI slot on the oard.
•Install the ulkhead end of the pigtail into the case. This will ground the pigtail to the case.
•Touch the u.fl end of the pigtail to a ground point on the oard to discharge any static,
then attach the u.fl end to the connector on the wireless card.
Step 4 Install the P I card (optional)
The ALIX 1 “XL” can support a selected range of PCI cards. If you wish to install a different
PCI card, it may e necessary to modify the PCI mounting racket.
1. Remove the PCI mounting racket from your PCI card. Attach the ALIX 1 PCI racket to
your PCI card using the two supplied M3x5 Phillips head screws.
2. Insert the right angle riser into the PCI slot on the ALIX 1 oard so the PCI connector
faces towards the oard.
3. Insert the PCI card into the riser PCI slot with the mounting racket towards the rear of
the case.
4. Secure the mounting racket to the case using the two supplied M3x6 hex screws and
2mm hex key.
Step 5 Install a 2.5” IDE hard drive (optional)
If you want to install a hard drive in your ALIX 1, you will need to use an ALXI 1 hard drive
mounting racket. Please note that you will need to remove the hard drive to access the
miniPCI slot on the ALIX 1 oard.
1. Attach a 2.5” IDE hard drive to the hard drive racket, using 2 M3 x 5 screws, and the
two holes at the end of the hard drive furthest from the 44-pin connector.
2. Press the hard drive racket onto the 44-pin connector and USB header on the oard.
You may need to adjust the jumpers on the corner of the oard adjacent to the Compact
Flash slot, to determine which devices act as master and slave.
Step 6 Replace the case cover
Before you can egin using your ALIX 1, you will need to replace the case cover.
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1. Replace the case cover and align with screw holes.
2. Insert the case screws, to finger tight, plus a quarter turn only.
EMC Compliance
Please note that in order to comply with ACMA emissions regulations, the ALIX 1 oard
must e housed in a suita le metal enclosure.
Step 7 onnect to the serial console (optional)
If you want to configure your operating system via the console, you will need to connect to
the serial port via a null modem ca le. Your terminal emulator settings will depend on the
operating system you have installed.
Note: Depending on the operating system you have installed, you can also connect to the
ALIX 1 via a key oard and monitor.
Step 8 Apply power
Plug the power supply into the DC jack on the ALIX 1. The ALIX 1 oards run on 12V DC,
and use a out 5W at 12V (excluding miniPCI and PCI cards). You'll need a power supply with
a 2.5mm internal, 5.5mm external, centre positive plug.
The ALIX 1 will go through its oot up cycle, which you can watch if you are connected to
the serial console or via a monitor/key oard. The ehaviour of the two LEDs on the ALIX 1
oards is as follows:
•green - power ON whenever power is switched on
•yellow - hard drive ON whenever the system is accessing the hard drive or
Compact Flash card
Your ALIX 1 is ready to use!
More information
For more detailed instructions on using your ALIX 1, please visit our we site at
www.yawarra.com.au and download the manufacturer's user guide.
Contact us
Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries regarding your ALIX 1.
Yawarra Tin Computers
We site www.yawarra.com.au
Email [email protected]
Phone [phone]
Mail PO Box 606, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia
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