Everex IMPACT GC2000 User Manual

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  • Page 2: User Manual

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  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Copyright Copyright © 2006 Everex Systems Inc. All rights reserved. ♦ Disclaimer: Everex Systems Inc editorial errors or omissions contained herein; or for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
  • Page 4: Installation Restrictions

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL risk of electrical shock, damage to your equipment, or loss of data, do not disable this feature. Installation Restrictions Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Ensure that no liquid enters the system.
  • Page 5: Power Cord Set Requirements

    • If the product displays a distinct change in performance, it indicates a need for service. Power Cord Set Requirements • The power cord set (appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug) you received with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment.
  • Page 6 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. 4. Swedish Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. 5. Danish Lithiumbatteri- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må...
  • Page 7 Laser Safety Requirement Laser Drive (CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD) Safety Warnings CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT • CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. • CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
  • Page 8 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL CATV Cable Safety Make sure that your CATV system installer has connected the Coaxial cable shield to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. TV Antenna The TV antenna supplied with any TV Tuner module is intended for Indoor use only.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Welcome to IMPACT PC! Placement Tips...2 Chapter 2 Unpacking the Box Selecting a Site ...3 Check List...3 Chapter 3 System Overview Front Panel ...4 Rear Panel ...6 Chapter 4 Computer Setup Setting up the AC Input voltage selection ...8 Connect the Power Cord ...9 Connecting your PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard...9 Connecting your monitor ...10...
  • Page 11: Welcome To Impact Pc

    • State-of-the-art Design: The unique design of the IMPACT PC combines state-of-the-art electronics with a sophisticated, standard form factor that provides you with a personal computer, which is both fast and powerful. • The Perfect System: Whether gaming at home or making presentations at the office, the IMPACT is the perfect system for all of your computing needs.
  • Page 12: Placement Tips

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Placement Tips Your IMPACT PC should be set up correctly according to this user manual, and your own comfort and ergonomic needs. Please refer to the following tips to create a comfortable and healthy working environment for you: Adjustable Seat: If you plan to use your IMPACT PC for extended periods, select a highly adjustable office chair with a five-pronged base.
  • Page 13: Unpacking The Box

    Selecting a Site Before unpacking the IMPACT PC, prepare a suitable workspace for your computer. Choose a steady, level and clean surface near an electrical outlet. Also ensure that the computer has enough space around it to allow for proper airflow, especially at the rear of the computer near the fan. If the computer does not have enough ventilation, internal components can become overheated and may become damaged.
  • Page 14: System Overview

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Front Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.1, and are described as follows: Figure 3.1 Note: Depending on the model, your computer’s components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. Optical Disc Drive Eject Button: Press this button to eject a 5.25-inch optical disc.
  • Page 15 Card Reader: Insert memory cards into these slots. Hard Disk Drive LED: This LED lights up to indicate that the hard drive is being accessed. Power Button & Power Indicator: Use this button to turn the IMPACT PC on and off. If the button is held down for one second, the system will enter Suspend mode.
  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Rear Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.2, and are described as follows: Figure 3.2 Power Socket Voltage Toggle Switch: This toggle switch allows you to select the system voltage (115 / 230 V) appropriate to your area. Power Socket: This toggle switch allows you to select the system voltage (115 / 230 V) appropriate to your area.
  • Page 17 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple): Plug your PS/2 keyboard into this connector. COM1 Port (turquoise): Connect serial (RS232) devices, such as a modem, to this port. VGA Port: Connect your display monitor to this port. USB Port (4): Connect USB peripheral devices to these ports to take advantage of the universal functionality and flexibility of Plug and Play (PnP) technology.
  • Page 18: Computer Setup

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL IMPACT is easy to be set up. After remove the IMPACT from shipping box, please follow the steps below to finish its setup. Setting up the AC Input voltage selection The AC Input Voltage Selection can be found at the back of your computer.
  • Page 19: Connect The Power Cord

    Connect the Power Cord Connect the power cable to the computer and then plug into a power supply. Connecting your PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard PS/2 Mouse and P/S2 keyboard can be found at the back of your computer. They can be identified by their colors. Plug the mouse and keyboard to their respective ports.
  • Page 20: Connecting Your Monitor

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Connecting your monitor Monitor port can be found at the back of your computer. It can be identified easily by color of navy blue. Connecting the modem Connect your phone line in and your JR11 cable out to the wall jack.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Ethernet

    Connecting the Ethernet Connect the RJ45 cable to the LAN port to get access to internet. Connecting Your Printer Connect the printer cable to the printer port at the back of your computer. Please make sure that both printer and computer are turned off.
  • Page 22: System Recovery

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Here there are 2 terms defined: Recovery Partition – shortened as R-P in later paragraphs, the R-P is preinstalled by the manufacturer on hard disk for user to restore his/her system in case system crashes later! R-P is hidden! User Partition - shortened as U-P in later paragraphs, the U-P stores the user data added later after end user gets the system!
  • Page 23 SYSTEM RECOVERY The default mode is non-destructive, in this mode, the data in U-P stays intact, if the user clicks ‘Next’, the non-destructive recovery will take place, see the following picture: And after all recovery process have finished, a CRC-check request is prompted, and user can make his/her decision.
  • Page 24 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL If user clicks ‘Yes’, the CRC verification process will be running: After it is done, the system reboots! However if the user chooses ‘Advance’ in the dialog in ‘Selecting Recovery Options’, that means destructive mode, both the U-P will be destroyed! So user should choose this option with caution!
  • Page 25 SYSTEM RECOVERY Afterwards, a CRC verification confirmation screen will appear, and user makes his/her choice!
  • Page 26 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL If user clicks ‘Yes’, the CRC check process is running…. After CRC check is done, system reboots!
  • Page 27: Appendix

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Product Features Product Features Processor VIA C7® 1.5GHz Processor Monitor 17 Inch CRT Monitor System memory DDR2 PC2-4200 512MB x1 Storage 80G HDD 7200 RPM Optical disk Drive DVD Dual Video S3 UniChrome™ Pro with Chromotion CE Video Display Engine Audio Audio codec: 5.1 channel - Realtek ACL653...
  • Page 28 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Product Features Power-On/Off & Suspend activity indicator HDD activity indicator Rear Side USB2.0 x4 PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse VGA Port Parallel Port Serial Port 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN port 56K data/fax Modem port AC power connector (AC-In) x 1 Drive Bays 5.25-inch standard optical drive x 2 Expansion Card...
  • Page 29: Technical Support

    Model, Serial Number and a brief Description of the issue at hand to techsupport@everex.com To register your product visit www.everex.com or simply email your User Name (first and last), Model (Everex IMPACT GC2500, etc.) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com. Please use “Product Registration –...
  • Page 30 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL...

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