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- Page 1 O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L VM042H/VM032 Page 1 P R O F E S S I O N A L L C D D I S P L A Y S I G N A G E...
- Page 2 Hold the unit itself and not the speakers (if applicable) when you carry the display unit. Failing to do so may result in dropping the unit and causing serious damage and/or injury. For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call Viewmax Corporation’s Customer Service Center 1-800-000-0000 or http://www.ati-eng.com.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Guide ...........................7 Installation..............................7 Cleaning..............................7 Notes on Handling and Cleaning the Display Panel................. 7 Repacking ..............................7 Front / Rear / Side / Bottom Views......................8 Indicator and OSD Control Buttons ...................... 8 Computer Access Panel ........................8 Wall Mount Installation Holes ....................... - Page 4 Menu Guide............................24 Color Mode............................24 Contrast ..............................24 Brightness ............................... 24 Color Adjust ............................24 Color Temperature..........................24 Image Setting............................25 Clock ............................... 25 Phase..............................25 Gamma ..............................25 Sharpness............................... 25 Position ...............................26 H. Position............................... 26 V. Position............................... 26 Fit to Screen ............................26 OSD Menu ............................26 OSD H.
- Page 5 Getting Help ............................39 Main Menu .............................. 39 Sub-Menu ............................... 39 General Help <F1> ..........................39 The Main Menu ...........................40 Standard CMOS Features ........................41 Date (MM:DD:YY)........................... 41 Time (HH:MM:SS) ..........................41 IDE Primary Master/Slave, SATA 1~4....................41 Device / Vendor / Size ..........................42 LBA/Large Mode.............................
- Page 6 PCI Express Voltage..........................53 Spread Spectrum............................ 53 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ....................53 BIOS Setting Password ........................53 Mainboard Drivers..........................56 Additional Drivers ..........................56 Optional Drivers ..........................56 Page 6...
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Page 7: P R E C A U T I O N S
General Safety Guide A nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the rear of the unit. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating the unit any further. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days or more. -
Page 8: L F C
Front / Rear / Side / Bottom Views Indicator and OSD Control Buttons Front View The power and standby indicator lights up in green when the display unit is powered on. The indicator lights up in red in the standby mode and in orange when the display enters the power saving mode while a signal is input from a computer. -
Page 9: Control Button Section (Side)
Control Button Section (Side) Power Button Press to power on the display unit and the embedded computer. Press again to return to the standby mode. Menu Button Press to show menus. Press again to hide them. Select Button Press to set your choice. Up/Down Buttons Press to move the cursor up or down Power and Standby Indicator Light... -
Page 10: Remote Control (Optional)
Remote Control (Optional) iMON Pad remote controller is designed to control the power of both the LCD display and the internal computer and it will also serve as the mouse pointer using the Pad Controller of the remote controller. Using iMON, iMON pad remote controller can control not only iMEDIAN, but also every Windows applications. - Page 11 Mouse/Keyboard Button: This button is used to toggle Pad controller operation mode. Pressing this button will toggle the mode of the Pad controller between mouse mode and keyboard mode. Select/Space Button: This button functions identically to the [Space] key of the keyboard. Windows Logo (Start) Button: This button opens the start menu and functions like the [Windows Start] key of the keyboard.
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Page 12: Using Imedian
Tab Button: This button functions identically to the [Tab] key of the keyboard. My Movie Button: This button is used to go to the Movie View directly in iMEDIAN, Media Center and Power Cinema. My Music Button: This button is used to go to the Music View directly in iMEDIAN, Media Center and Power Cinema. -
Page 13: Connector Panel
Connector Panel The connector panel is located on the bottom side of the display unit. (Please remove the connector panel cover to access the connector panel) Mouse PS/2 Connector The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. Keyboard PS/2 Connector The standard PS/2 keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. -
Page 14: Vga Port
Color LED State Status LAN link not established Left Yellow On (Steady State) LAN link established On (Bright & Pulsing) Communicating with another computer over LAN 10 Mbit/sec data rate selected Green Right 100 Mbit/sec data rate selected Orange 1000 Mbit/sec data rate selected VGA Port The DB 15-pin female connector is provided for connection to a monitor. -
Page 15: I N S T A L L A T I O N / M O U N T I N G G U I D E
Before you start First make sure that the power to each piece of equipment is turned off. Use connecting cables suitable for the equipment to be connected. The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum and other noise. -
Page 16: Packing List
Use a box cutter, a knife, or a sharp pair of scissors to cut the seals on top side of the carbon box. STEP 1 Open the carbon box. STEP 2 Lift the unit carefully out of the box. STEP 3 Remove both polystyrene ends, one from each side. -
Page 17: Mounting The Display Horizontally
Mounting the Display Horizontally Front Side 2” (50mm) 9.875” (250mm) 4” 4” (100) (100) 9.875” (250mm) Units: inches (cm) Mounting the Display Vertically Front Side 2” (50mm) 7.875” (200mm) 9.875” 9.875” (250mm) (250mm) 4” (100mm) Units: inches (mm) NOTE When mounting the LCD display unit vertically, make sure the POWER switch is at the lower position. Using the Optional Stand (not supplied) Front Side... -
Page 18: Mounting The System
Mounting the System Wall Mounting WARNING! Do not begin to install the system until you have read and understood the instructions and warnings contained in this section. Make sure that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the system and all attached hardware and components. - Page 19 NOTE Not all bolts, lock washers, spacers, and washers are used during the installation. To mount the VM032, VM042(H) or VM047 series system(s) onto the wall, please follow the steps below. Mounting Monitor Brackets to the System STEP 1 The VM042(H) system uses M6x35 bolts for the M6x35 bolt monitor brackets.
- Page 20 Brick, Solid Concrete and Concrete Block Mounting STEP 1 Use the wall plate (AA) as a template to mark six hole locations on the wall. The outer holes must fall to the left and right of the two holes in the middle of the plate; three in the top row of slots and three more in the bottom row.
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Page 21: Using The Monitor Stand (Optional)
STEP 3 Once the system is in place, insert the safety bar into the slots in the bottom of the monitor brackets so that it sits behind the bottom tab on the wall plate as shown left. The bend at the end of the safety bar should face toward the wall. -
Page 22: Connecting The Ac Power Cord
Connecting the AC Power Cord STEP 1 Remove the connector panel cover to reveal the connector panel. Connector panel cover VGA monitor cable Removing the connector panel will reveal the connector panel and the AC power socket. You will also notice the VGA monitor cable that is already connected to the VGA port of the connector panel. -
Page 23: U S I N G O N - S C R E E N - D I S P L A Y ( O S D ) M E N U S
Operating OSD Menus Menu operating buttons Use the buttons on the LCD display unit for On-Screen Display menu operations. OSD Control Button Panel Power LED Select Menu Configuration of the Menu 1. Press MENU. The main menu appears on the screen. 2. -
Page 24: Menu Guide
Press SELECT from normal screen at any time for automatic screen adjustment. The screen will flicker for a moment as the screen adjusts automatically to the screen configurations. To Switch the On-Screen Language You can select the desired on-screen language for menus and messages from among 5 different languages. “English”... -
Page 25: Image Setting
2. When you select Red, Green, or Blue, press to move the cursor (blue) to the gain that you want to adjust and press SELECT. 3. Adjust the gain (0 to 100) with and press MENU. Image Setting Adjusts the quality of the picture. Select “Image Setting”... -
Page 26: Position
Position Adjusts the position of the display screen. Select “Position” with and press SELECT. H. Position Select “H. (Horizontal) Position” with and press SELECT. Adjust the position of the display horizontally with within the range of MIN (0) to MAX (100), then press SELECT. : Moves the display position right. -
Page 27: Osd Timer
Select “OSD V. (Vertical) Position” with and press SELECT. Adjust the position of the OSD display vertically with within the range of MIN (0) to MAX (100), then press SELECT. : Moves the OSD display position upward. : Moves the OSD display position downward. OSD Timer Select “OSD Timer”... -
Page 28: Signal Source
Signal Source Select “Signal Source” with and press SELECT. Using select DVI or RGB then press SELECT. Volume Select “Volume” with and press SELECT. Adjust the volume with within the range of MIN (0) to MAX (100), then press SELECT. : Increases sound volume. -
Page 29: S P E C I F I C A T I O Ns
1 x Front audio, Windows™ XP Pro (Standard) Operating System Windows™ Vista™ Premium (Optional) Flat Panel Screen Specifications Model VM015 VM019 VM032 VM042 VM042H VM047 Screen Size (Diagonal) 15” (381mm) 19” (482.6mm) 32” (812.8mm) 42” (1066.8mm) 42” (1066.8mm) 47” (1193.8mm) Resolution... -
Page 30: M A I N B O A Rd
Introduction The VM032, VM042(H) and VM047 series systems contain the MSI P6NGM mainboard. The mainboard is the heart of any computer and is responsible for transmitting, receiving and processing data as well as driving the different onboard devices and peripherals. ®... -
Page 31: Peripheral Device Interfaces, Connectors And Slots
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Support – Top-notch compatibility and performance for all Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0 applications, including Shader Model 3.0 support. Integrated HDMI™ with On-Chip HDCP – On board HDMI™ connector designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-capable displays. -
Page 32: Internal Peripheral Device Connectors
2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slots 1 x PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) express x1 slot 1 x PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) express x16 slot 2 x PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slots Internal Peripheral Device Connectors The peripheral device connectors listed below are located on the MSI P6NGM mainboard and used for the VM series. -
Page 33: S Y S T E M M A I N T E N A N C E
System Maintenance Introduction If the components such as memory or hard disk drive of VM032, VM042(H) and VM047 series systems fail, they must be replaced by qualified personnel. Please contact the local dealer or vendor to purchase or replace the parts. -
Page 34: Mainboard Access Panel Removal
Mainboard Access Panel Removal In order to remove the mainboard access panel and gain access to various computer components, the connector panel cover ( ) needs to be removed first. Step 1 Unscrew 6 thumb screws holding the connector panel cover. -
Page 35: Rear Panel Removal
Rear Panel Removal To remove the rear panel, follow the following steps. Wireless LAN antenna (Antenna not shown) Step 1 Unscrew the wireless LAN antenna located on the rear panel. Step 2 Remove 2 thumb screws holding the connector panel cover. -
Page 36: Component Replacements
Component Replacements The following sections cover the replacement procedures for various components inside the VM032, VM042(H) and VM047 series monitors. Only qualified personnel should perform the replacement work. Hark Disk Drive Replacement Step 1 Remove the mainboard access panel following the procedures in the previous section. -
Page 37: Dvd Drive Replacement
To remove the memory module from the DIMM slot(s), follow the following steps. Step 1 Flip the plastic clips at each side of the DIMM slot outward and the memory module will pop up. Step 2 Hold the memory module with both hands and bring it upward to remove it completely from the DIMM slot. - Page 38 Step 3 Once all the screws in steps 1 and 2 have been removed, lift the DVD drive housing and remove it from the main rear panel. Step 4 Pull out the DVD drive carefully from its position. The DVD drive will have two cables (power and SATA cables) connected to it.
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Page 39: B I O S S E T Up
Entering Setup Power on the computer and unit using the main power switch and the system will begin the POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter the setup menu. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message appears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On. -
Page 40: The Main Menu
The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations such as time, date, etc. Advanced BIOS Features ® Use this menu to setup the items of AMI special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management PnP/PCI Configurations... -
Page 41: Standard Cmos Features
Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and exit setup. Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu include some basic setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. Date (MM:DD:YY) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). -
Page 42: Device / Vendor / Size
Device / Vendor / Size Shows the device information that you connected to the SATA connectors. LBA/Large Mode This allows you to enable or disable the LBA Mode. Setting to Auto enables LBA mode if the device supports it and the devices are not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. DMA Mode Selects the DMA mode. -
Page 43: Advanced Bios Features
Advanced BIOS Features Boot Sector Protection This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you will need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function. You should enable this function at all times. -
Page 44: Cpu Feature
CPU Feature Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Hyper-Threading Technology This field appears only when the CPU supports Hyper-Threading. The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. -
Page 45: Trusted Computing
1st Boot Device This allows you to set the first boot device when BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Boot From Other Device Setting this option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other device. If the system fails to boot from this device, it will attempt to boot from the selected first boot device, second boot device then finally the third boot device. -
Page 46: Onboard Lan Controller
Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable/disable the onboard LAN controller. LAN Option ROM This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the LAN controller. Audio Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard audio controller. On-Chip ATA Devices Press <Enter>... -
Page 47: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup ACPI Function This item is used to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 2000/SP, select [Enabled]. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 2000/XP, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. -
Page 48: Wakeup Event Setup
Always leaves the computer in the power on state. [On] Restores the system to the status before power failure or interrupt [Last State] occurred. Wakeup Event Setup Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears: Resume From S3 By USB Device This item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. -
Page 49: Pnp/Pci Configurations
PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users make any changes to the default settings. -
Page 50: H/W Monitor
system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more IRQs must be removed from the IRQ pool, the end user can use these settings to reserve the IRQ by assigning a [Reserved] setting to it. Onboard I/O is configured by AMIBIOS. All IRQs used by onboard I/O are configured as [Available]. -
Page 51: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control NOTE Do NOT change these settings unless you are familiar with the chipset. Current CPU/DRAM Frequency These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only. ® Intel EIST ® The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology allows you to set the performance level of the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. -
Page 52: Fsb/Memory Ratio
DRAM CAS# Latency When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Disabled], the field is adjustable. This controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay When the Configuration DRAM Timing by SPD sets to [Disabled], the field is adjustable. -
Page 53: Pci Express Voltage
PCI Express Voltage This item will allow you to adjust the PCI Express voltage. Spread Spectrum When the mainboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. - Page 54 Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You may also press <ESC> to abort the selection and not enter a password. To clear a set password, just press <Enter>...
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Page 55: T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Before requesting service, please check the following points. If the problem persists, contact your local dealer or vendor. Problem Cause Remedy No picture A different input is selected. Using the On-Screen Display controls, check the input selection. (Power indicator is lit) Loose VGA cable Open the connector panel cover and check the VGA cable connection. -
Page 56: S O F T W A R E D R I V E R S
Mainboard Drivers Mainboard INF Drivers VGA Driver Soundcard Driver Network Driver Additional Drivers iMON Remote Control (Optional) Optional Drivers Page 56...
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