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Summary of Contents for X3i X7A
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Glossary StepOne(ConnectYourDisplay) Corporate Information StepTwo(ConnectYourMouseandKeyboard) StepThree(ConnectYourExternalHardDrive) StepFour(ConnecttotheNetwork) StepFive(ConnectthePowerCord) StepSix(TurnYourComputerOn) Your Operating System openSUSELinux Windows7/8 Move Data Onto Your X7A Modular Computer Downloading/InstallingProgramsfromtheInternet InstallingProgramsfromaUSBThumbDrive InstallingProgramsfromaDVD/CD CopyingExistingFilestotheX7AModularComputer fromanOlderPC Chapter 2 - External Components Chassis Design Channels&Guides Attaching&Mounting Chapter 3 – Internal Components... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Getting Started
X7A Modular Computer can support up to 4 moni- tors simultaneously as long as the total resolution is not greater than 4096x2160. If you choose to do so, you may connect additional monitors to the X7A Modular Computer now or at a later time.} Chapter 1 Gettingstarted 1... -
Page 4: StepTwo(ConnectYourMouseAndKeyboard)
USB cable, connect this to any USB port. Additionally, you can also use a wireless keyboard and/or mouse with the X7A Modular Computer; if you choose to do so, insert the wireless USB keyboard and/or mouse module(s) into any USB port(s) on the back of the X7A Modular Computer.}... -
Page 5: OpensuseLinux
Installing Programs from a USB Thumb drive ToinstallSoftwareApplicationsfromaUSBthumbdriveontoyourX7AModularComputer,takethefollowingsteps. 1.InserttheUSBthumbdriveintoanopenUSBportonthebackofyourX7AModularComputer. 2.WithintheOperatingSystem,highlighttheSoftwareApplicationsyouwishtoinstallontoyourX7AModularComputer. 3.FollowtheOperatingSysteminstructionsandinstalltheSoftwareApplicationstoyourX7AModularComputerharddrive. Installing Programs from a DVD/CD ToinstallSoftwareApplicationsfromaDVDorCDontoyourX7AModularComputer,takethefollowingsteps. 1.ConnectanexternalDVD/CDdrivetoyourX7AModularComputer(typicallythroughanavailableUSBportontheback ofyourX7A). 2.InserttheDVDorCDintoyourDVD/CDdrive. 3.WithintheOperatingSystem,highlighttheSoftwareApplicationsyouwishtoinstallontoyourX7AModularComputer. 4.FollowtheOperatingSysteminstructionsandinstalltheSoftwareApplicationstoyourX7AModularComputerharddrive. Copying Existing Files to the X7A Modular Computer from an Older PC Ifyouhavefiles,photos,videosorotherformsofdataonyourexistingcomputerthatyouwouldliketomoveontoyourX7A ModularComputer,thereareseveralwaystoaccomplishthis.IfyouhavealotoffilestocopyandyouhaveaccesstoaDVD orCDburner,youcancopythesefilesontoaDVDorCDandthenfollowthestepsoutlinedaboveintheInstallingPrograms Chapter 1 Gettingstarted 3... - Page 6 Therearealsonumeroussoftwareapplicationsthatarefree,orforanominalfee,thatcanbeinstalledontoyourX7AModular Computerandwillwalkyouthroughthefiletransferprocessstepbystep. Ifyouhaveonlyafewfilestocopy,however,youmaychoosetoemailthefilestoyourselfasthisisoftentheeasiestway tomovefilesfromonecomputertoanother.Simplysendanemailtoyourselffromyouroldcomputerandattachthefiles youwanttothatemail.ThenopentheemailonyourX7AModularComputerandsavethefilesontoyournewX7AModular Computer. Begin Onceyouhavesuccessfullybooted-up/turned-onyourX7AModularComputerandhaveinstalledand/ortransferredallofthe SoftwareApplicationsandfiles/dataontoyournewmachine,you’rereadytostartusingyournewX7AModularComputer. Chapter 1 Gettingstarted 4...
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Page 7: Chapter 2 - External Components
Chapter 2 - External Components TherearethreemainbuildingblockconceptswithinthedesignandmakeupofanyXi3ModularComputer.Inthischapter, we’lladdresstheexternalmodularityoftheX7AModularComputer. Chassis Design TheX7AModularComputerisunlikeanyother computereverinvented.Thisuniqueness startswiththeexternalchassis.Asshownin theillustrationtotheright,theX7AModular Computerchassisismadeupof4pieces,held togetherby8screws. TheI/OPlateallowsuserstoaccessandusethevarious Communication,VideoandAudioPorts,andthePower ButtonsonthebackofanXi3ModularComputer.TheI/O Platefurtherservestoholdtheboardsofthecomputerin placewhentheI/OPlateandboardsareslidintothefour channelsfoundinsidethechassis. Channels & Guides Thefront,topandbottomoftheoutsideofanXi3Modular Computerchassisareconcave.Eachoftheseconcavesurfaces arematchedwithapairofchannelsthatruntheentirelength ofthechassis,withoneeachneartheouteredgesofthetop, frontandbottomofthechassis.Thesechannelsaredesignedto acceptcorrespondingguidestoallowanXi3ModularComputer tobemountedorattachedtomanytypesofsurfacesinmultiple environments. Chapter 2 ExternalComponents 5... -
Page 8: Attaching&Mounting
Attaching & Mounting AsnotedinChannels&Guidesonthepreviouspage,onevalueof thechannelsfoundontheoutsideofanyXi3ModularComputer chassisistheabilitytouseanXi3MountingBrackettosemi- permanentlyorpermanentlyattachormountanX7AModular Computerto •Awall, •Aceiling, •Adeskortable, •Tothebackofacomputermonitor(asshowntotheright),orto •Anyrigidsurface. ThisabilitytousethechannelsfoundontheoutsideofeachX7A ModularComputerchassisandcorrespondingguidesonXi3 MountingBracketsisanexampleoftheinnovativeexternaldesign oftheXi3ComputerArchitecture. Chapter 2 ExternalComponents 6... -
Page 9: Chapter 3 - Internal Components
Chapter 3 – Internal Components SohowdoesbuildingblockapproachworkinsideanXi3Modular Computer?Actually,therearethreemainaspectstointernalmodularity withinthedesignandmakeupofanyXi3ModularComputer. The Classic Motherboard Thestandardmotherboardofacomputerisaprintedcircuitboardthat holds/containsallofthevariouscomponentsanddevicesononePCB, includingtheprocessor(s),RAM,storage/harddrive,externalcommunica- tionports,powersupply,etc.InthecaseofanXi3ModularComputer,this isnotso. Xi3ModularComputercomponents beingremovedfromtheChassis X7AModularComputersutilizetheXi3ComputerArchitecturetodividethe classicmotherboardinto3interconnectedbutseparateboards,specifically •TheXi3ProcessorBoard,and •TwoXi3Input/Output(I/O)Boards. TheXi3ProcessorBoardislocatedinthemiddleofthe3boardsshown totherightanditcontainsthemicroprocessororbrainsofyourX7A ModularComputer.TheRAM(orshort-termmemory)foryourX7AModular Computerisalsohousedonthismodule. The Primary I/O Board and Secondary I/O Board ConnectedBoards ThePrimaryI/OBoard(PIO)ontherightsideofthe illustrationisresponsibleforhandlingthemajorityofall externalcommunications,asthisiswhereuserscan accessandconnectmostcablesanddevicestothe X7AModularComputer.The(PIO)andtheSecondary... -
Page 10: The Dangers Of Static Electricity
8. AttachthereplacementPIOorSIOBoardbyclickingitintoplaceinthecorrespondingslotsontheXi3ProcessorBoard. 9. ReattachtheI/OPlateontothe3boards. 10. Slidethe3boardsandtheI/OPlatebackintotheX7AModularComputerchassis.{NOTE: If your new PIO or SIO Board is not identical to the one being replaced, you will need to use a new I/O Plate. You should have received this new I/O Plate with your new PIO or SIO Board.} 11. Reattachthehoneycombedendcapbyscrewingthe4screwsbackintoplace. -
Page 11: Chapter 4 - Bios Settings
Chapter 4 – BIOS Settings YourXi3ModularComputer(ModelX7A)includesaBIOS(BasicInput/OutputSystem)facilitywhichisalow-levelsoftware thatisconstantlyrunningwhileyoursystemison.TheBIOShasseveralfunctions,butperhapsmostimportantlyitchecksthe hardwaretomakesureeverythingisworkingproperly,thenproceedstoloadtheOperatingSystem.MostX7Aownersshould notneedtointeractwiththeBIOS,butithassomesettingsthatmaybeimportanttoyoudependingonhowyouuseyour computer. Accessing the BIOS Settings ToaccesstheBIOSsettingsmenu,dothefollowing: • Turnonorrestartyourcomputer. • PresstheDEL(Delete)keyrepeatedlybeforetheOperatingSystembeginsloading. Shortly,youshouldseetheMainBIOSSetupscreen,whichlookslikethis: Navigating the BIOS Menu Youcanusetheleft/rightarrowkeysonyourkeyboardtonavigatebetweenscreens,andtheup/downkeystonavigatebe- tweenindividualsettingsitems.Aseachitemisselected,somehelpandexplanationoftheitemisdisplayedintheright-hand paneofthescreen. Changing the Boot Device Priority IfyourcomputerisnotloadingitsOperatingSystemproperly,orifyouhaveattachedanewdevice(e.g.aremovableDVD- ROMorUSBdrive)andwanttobootfromthatdeviceinstead,youmayneedtochangeyourbootdevicesettingstogetthe desiredresult. • Navigatetothe“Boot”menuscreenusingyourleft/rightarrowkeys • OntheBootscreenyouwillseethecurrentpriorityorderedlistofdevicesthatthesystemwillattempttoloaditsOperat- ingSystemfrom: (Ifapplicable)Pluginyourbootdevicewithpoweroff,thenaccessBIOSthenexttimeyour“PowerOn”your... -
Page 12: Saving Your Settings And Exiting The Bios Setup Utility
Note:Tobootfromanexternaldevice,select“HardDriveBBSPriorities”listingandmovethedevicetoBootOption#1inthat listthenpressEscapetogobacktotheBootMenu.AlsomovedevicetoBootOption#1underBootOptionPrioritiesthen saveandexit.(Donotselectthe“UEFI:”versionofdevice). TIP: Ifyouwanttojustmakeaone-timechangetoselectadifferentbootdevice,youcanalsodothisusingthe“booton thefly”methodandavoidgettingintotheBIOSSetupmenu.Specifically,insteadofpressingtheDEL(Delete)keyasabove, presstheF7keyinstead.Abootdevicemenuwillappear.Justselectthebootdeviceyouwantfromthelist. Saving Your Settings and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility WhenyouaresatisfiedwithyournewBIOSsettingsandreadytotestthem,simplytogglethroughtheon-screenmenutothe “Save&Exit”Tab,thenhighlight“SaveChangesandExit”,pressEnterandselect“Yes”onthescreen.Followingthesesteps willsaveallofyourBIOSchangesandre-bootyourX7AModularComputernormally. Chapter 4 BIOSSettings 10... -
Page 13: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting Belowisalistofsomecommonproblemscomputerownerscanencounteranddescriptionsofhowtodealwithproblemsif theyoccurwithyourXi3ModularComputer(ModelX7A). Primary Checklist CONDITION:Display/monitorconnectedtoyourX7AModularComputergoesblackorsuddenly“freezes.” • YoumayneedtoforceyourX7AModularComputertoshutdown.Youcandosobydepressingandholdingthepower buttononthebackofyourX7Aforapproximately5seconds.{NOTE: You will know your X7A Modular Computer is shut down because the internal indicator light is orange and not green.} • TryrestartingyourX7AModularComputer. • MakesureallpowercordsareconnectedproperlytoyourX7AModularComputerandtoafunctioningelectricaloutlet. • MakesurethatallothercablesareconnectedproperlytoyourX7AModularComputer,includingComputerMonitor, Mouse,Keyboard,Internetconnectionandanyotherperipheraldevices. • BrieflypressthePowerButtononthebackofyourX7AModularComputer;thisshouldrestartyourX7AModular Computer.Ifnot,pleasecontactXi3TechnicalSupportat1-855-Xi3-HELP(1-855-943-4357)oremailsupport@Xi3.com.... -
Page 14: Xi3 Modular Computers Hate These
CONDITION:Computer“goestosleep”anddoesnotwakeup. • OnepossiblesolutionforthisproblemistorefreshtheBIOS.Xi3TechnicalSupportcanprovidecustomerswiththefiles theyneedtoreloadtheBIOS,andallyouneedisabootableUSBdevicetoputthemon.CallXi3TechSupportfordetails at1-855-Xi3-HELP(1-855-943-4357). • AnotherworkaroundistosetthesleepmodeinWindowsto“Never.”Windowswillstillshutthescreenoffandthe computerwillstillgointohibernationmode,indicatedbyanorangelightonthesideofthechassis.Butthecomputer shouldthenwakeupconsistentlywhenyoumovethemouseortouchoneormorekeysonthekeyboard. • If,afterfollowingthesesteps,yourX7AModularComputerwillnotbootup,pleasecontactXi3TechnicalSupportat 1-855-Xi3-HELP(1-855-943-4357). CONDITION:Can’tfindpasswordforROOTaccessonopenSUSELinux. • Thedefaultpasswordis:xi3password • Werecommendthatyouchangeyourpasswordandrecorditinasecurelocation. Xi3 Modular Computers Hate These TherearecertainthingsthatcandamageordestroyyourX7AModularComputer.Toensureoptimaloperationsandthe longestpossiblelifeforyourX7AModularComputer,pleasekeepitawayfrom •Water(andliquidsofanykind) •Non-Operating Temps •Dirt(andhighdustlevels) (Lowerthan-4F°orgreater •Static Electricity than158F°) •Magnets •Elevation(above10,000Ft.) WealsorecommendthatyouplugyourX7AModularComputerintoawalloutletviaasurgeprotector/powerstriptohelp preventdamagingyourX7AModularComputerfromelectricityspikesandsurgesor“dirty”electricalpower. Energy Saving Settings YourX7AModularComputerisdesignedtobeenergyefficientinaccordancewithENERGYSTARguidelines.Itinitiallyhas... -
Page 15: Service & Support
6. After30minutesofnokeyboardormouseactivity,theX7AModularComputerenters“SleepMode,”apower-saving statethattemporarilyhaltscomputeroperations.Pleasenotethatyourwork,applications,andsystemstateremain savedinmemoryaslongasthepowersupplyisnotdisconnected.Thisisimportantbecausesystemactivitieswill resumeuponanyuserinput(keyboardormouse).Youcanusethe“SuspendSession”controltoadjusttheamountof inactivetimebeforeyourX7AModularComputerentersSleepMode. Service & Support YourX7AModularComputercomeswitha3-yearLimitedWarrantyfromXi3CorporationandAuthorizedDealers,Distributors orServiceProviders.{NOTE: A printed copy of the official terms and conditions of our Limited Warranty was enclosed inside your X7A Modular Computer packaging.} Ifyouneedserviceorsupport,contactXi3CorporationortakeyourX7AModularComputertoanAuthorizedXi3Retaileror anAuthorizedXi3ServiceProvider. Feelfreetovisitwww.Xi3.com/Supportforthelatestonlineservice,support,informationandnewsaboutyourX7AModular Computer. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 13... - Page 16 IfyouwanttocontactCustomerSupportatXi3Corporation,youwillneedtheSerialNumberofyourX7AModularComputer. ThisisthenumberfoundontheI/OPlateofyourX7AModularComputerunderneaththebarcode(asshownintheillustration below). Customer Support Web:www.Xi3.com/Support Phone:1-855-Xi3-HELP (1-855-943-4357) Xi3SupportTechniciansanswerallPhoneTechSupportcallsquickly,efficientlyandexpertly.Thesearecomputer professionalswhoareintimatelyfamiliarwithalltechnicalaspectsofXi3ModularComputers,notindividualsreadingoffa scriptwhodon’treallyknowcomputers. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 14...
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Page 17: Chapter 6 - Legal Stuff
ReplacementParts–OnlyAuthorizedReplacementPartsmaybeusedonorinsideanX7AModularComputer.Using non-authorizedreplacementpartswillvoidthewarranty. Water&Liquids–Electricityandwater/liquidsdonotmix.KeepyourX7AModularComputerawayfromwaterandliquids.An X7AModularComputersufferingwaterorliquiddamagevoidsthewarranty. Additionally,anXi3ModularComputerisdesignedtobeinstalledinapermanentpositionlikea“DesktopComputer”ora “RackMountedServer.”Itisnotintendedtoberoutinelymovedorcarriedfromplacetoplace. Important Handling Information WARNING: If you do not follow these handling instructions, you could damage your X7A Modular Computer, other prop- erty and void the warranty. OperatingEnvironment–OperatingyourX7AModularComputeroutsideoftheserangesmayimpairitsperformanceand/or voidthewarranty: •Non-OperatingTemperatures:Lowerthan-4F°orgreaterthan158F° •OperatingElevation:Above10,000Ft. TransportingorCarryingyourX7AModularComputer–IfyouneedtocarryyourX7AModularComputerfromoneplaceto another,werecommendcarryingitinsideapaddedbagorcarryingcase.IfyouareshippingyourX7AModularComputer, pleasepackitsecurelyinsideaboxorshippingcontainerwithanappropriateamountofpaddingtoprotectitduringship- ment.Ineitherinstance,pleaseensurethattherearenosmalllooseobjectsinsidetheshippingbox,bagorcarryingcase. -
Page 18: Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights
NOTE:Youmustconnectyourcableproperlytoavoiddamagingthisport. Failuretodosowillvoidyourwarranty.DoNOTforcethecableintothe port.(Theillustrationtotherightshowstheproperwaytoplugeithercable intothisport.) CleaningyourX7AModularComputer–Toremovedustfrom(orbuffthe outerchassisof)yourX7AModularComputerchassis,useaclean,lint-free softcloth.DONOTsprayanytypeofcleaningsolutionorapplyanyliquid cleanerdirectlytoyourX7AModularComputeratanytime,butespecially whenthecomputeristurnedonorrunning. Infact,ifyouneedtousealiquidcleanertocleantheouterchassisofyour X7AModularComputer,turnoffyourcomputerfirst(seePage8).Then applyonlyenoughliquidcleanertoacleanandsoftclothsoastodampen thecloth,andusethisdampenedclothtocleantheouterchassisofyour X7AModularComputer. IfyounoticeanaccumulationofdustinsidethechassisofyourX7AModu- larComputer,usealiquid-free,compressedairaerosolcantosprayoutthe insideofyourcomputer.DONOTuseliquidsofanytypetoattempttoclean theBoardsorcomponentsofyourX7AModularComputer.Doingsowill voidthewarranty. Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights ProtectedbyU.S.Patents7,075,784;7,242,574;7,256,991;7,733,635;7,764,506;7,817,412;8,405,969;multipleinter- nationalpatents;andotherpatentspending.Theshapeofthethree-sidedsinglepiecechassis,theendcaps,themounting brackets,theanodizedaluminumchassiswithmetallicfinish/accent,theroundedconcavepolygon,thehoneycomb,the packaging,theinterconnectivestructures,andtheoverallshapeoftheX7AModularComputerandotherXi3products, including,butnotlimitedtootherXi3ModularComputers,microSERV3R,PISTON,andZ3ROarecopyrights,trademarks and/oruniquetradedressofXi3Corporation.Xi3andtheXi3logoareregisteredtrademarksofXi3Corporation.Modular,Xi3 Modular,microSERV3R,PISTON,andZ3ROaretrademarksofXi3Corporation.Allothertrademarksortradenamesarethe propertyoftheirrespectiveowners. CAUTION:Riskofexplosionifbatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype.Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtothe instructions. —UnitedStatesFederalCommunicationsCommissionNotice Regulatory Information ThisdevicehasbeenverifiedtocomplywithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions: 1. Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and 2. Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation. -
Page 19: Glossary
Glossary Acompleteglossaryofnames,wordsandtermsassociatedwiththeXi3ModularComputercanbefoundatwww.Xi3.com/ news/glossary. Corporate Information Xi3Corporationcanbereachedatourcorporateheadquarters: 299SouthMainStreet#1300 SaltLakeCity,UT84111 801-478-3800 www.Xi3.com Customer Service: 855-Xi3-HELP(855-943-4357) support@xi3.com Sales: 877-880-4289 sales@xi3.com *Actualwattagemayvarydependingonindividualcomputerconfigurations.ThewattagescitedhereinrepresenttheaverageortypicalwattageusagebyXi3 ModularComputersolutions. Informationinthisdocumentissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.©2014Xi3Corporation.Allrightsreserved. Reproductionofthesematerialsinanymanner,inwholeorinpart,withoutthewrittenpermissionofXi3Corporationisstrictlyprohibited. Glossary & Corporate Information 17...
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