RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Prefaces Revision Revision Description Date Manual Released 2016/08/23 Switches and Connectors Revised 2017/09/12 Power Connector Definition Revised 2017/11/02 Disclaimer All specifications and information in this User’s Manual are believed to be accurate and up to date. C&T Solution Inc.
Preface RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Safety Precautions Before installing and using the equipment, please read the following precautions: Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage. The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Preface RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Technical Support and Assistance 1. Visit the C&T Solution Inc website at www.candtsolution.com where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact your distributor, our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need additional assistance.
Package Contents Before installation, please ensure all the items listed in the following table are included in the package. Item Description Q’ty RCO-6000 Series Fanless Embedded System Utility DVD Driver Wall Mount Kit Accessory Kit DVI to VGA Adapter Ordering Information Model No.
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Preface RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Model No. Product Description Superior Fanless Embedded System with LGA 1151 for Intel® 6th Gen Processor and Q170 PCH, RCO-6011E-4P 2x LAN, 4x PoE, 1x PCIe x16 Expansion Superior Fanless Embedded System with LGA 1151 for Intel® 6th Gen Processor and Q170 PCH,...
Preface RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Model No. Product Description Superior Fanless Embedded System with LGA 1151 for Intel® 6th Gen Processor and Q170 PCH, RCO-6022PP-8L 10x LAN, 2x PCI Expansion Superior Fanless Embedded System with LGA 1151 for Intel® 6th Gen Processor and Q170 PCH,...
RCO-6000 series are ruggedized systems that can operate in harsh environments and easy to install and maintain. A build in over voltage protection (OVP), over current protection (OCP), reverse protection, and wide range DC power input makes RCO-6000 series are safety system for all industrial applications.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3 System I/O 1.3.1 RCO-6000 Front Panel Universal I/O Bracket ATX power on/off switch Used to customized I/O output Press to power-on or power-off the system HDD port Reset switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.2 RCO-6000-4L(P) PoE Port Front Panel Used to connect the system to a local area ATX power on/off switch network with power over Ethernet Press to power-on or power-off the system (RCO-6000-4P Only)
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.3 RCO-6000-4L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.4 RCO-6000-8L(P) Front Panel PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-6000-8P Only)
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.5 RCO-6000-8L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.6 RCO-6011E(P) Front Panel Universal I/O Bracket ATX power on/off switch Used to customized I/O output Press to power-on or power-off the system HDD port Reset switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.7 RCO-6011E(P)-4L(P) Front Panel PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-6011E-4P & RCO-6011P-4P Only)
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.8 RCO-6011E(P)-4L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-6011E-4P-M12 &...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.9 RCO-6011E(P)-8L(P) Front Panel PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-6011E-8P & RCO-6011P-8P Only)
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.10 RCO-6011E(P)-8L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-6011E-8P-M12 &...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.11 RCO-6022EE(PP/PE) Front Panel Universal I/O Bracket ATX power on/off switch Used to customized I/O output Press to power-on or power-off the system HDD port Reset switch Removable 2.5" SATA HDD Area...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.12 RCO-6022EE(PP/PE)-4L(P) Front Panel PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-6022EE-4P & RCO-6022PP-4P & RCO-...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel DisplayPort DC IN Used to connect a DisplayPort monitor Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Speaker-out Used to connect a speaker...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.13 RCO-6022EE(PP/PE)-4L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-6022EE-4P-M12 &...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel USB 3.0 port DC IN Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block LAN port Used to connect the system to a local area...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.14 RCO-6022EE(PP/PE)-8L(P) Front Panel PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-6022EE-8P & RCO-6022PP-8P &...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel USB 3.0 port DC IN Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block LAN port Used to connect the system to a local area...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions 1.3.15 RCO-6022EE(PP/PE)-8L(P)-M12 Front Panel M12 PoE Port ATX power on/off switch Used to connect the system to a local area Press to power-on or power-off the system network with power over Ethernet (RCO-6022EE-8P-M12 &...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 1: Product Introductions Rear Panel USB 3.0 port DC IN Used to connect USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 device Used to plug a DC power input with terminal block LAN port Used to connect the system to a local area...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors 2.3 Switches Definitions AT_ATX1: AT / ATX Power Mode Switch Switch Definition 1-2 (Left) AT Power Mode 2-3 (Right) ATX Power Mode(Default) CLR_CMOS1: Clear BIOS Switch Switch Definition Normal Status (Default) Clear BIOS 2.4 Connectors Definitions...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors USB2_1: USB3.0 Connector, Type A Definition USB2_D7- USB2_D7+ USB2_2: USB3.0 Connector, Type A Definition USB2_D8- USB2_D8+ USB2_CN1: USB2.0 Ports Connector Type: 2X5 10-pin box header, 2.0mm pitch Definition Definition USB2_D9+ USB2_D10+...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 2: Switches and Connectors PWR_LED1: Power LED Status Definition POWER LED+ POWER LED- HDD_LED1: HDD Access LED Status Definition HDD LED+ HDD LED- WDT_LED1: Watchdog LED Status Definition WATCHDOG LED+ WATCHDOG LED- GPIO_LED1: GPIO LED Status...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.1 Set torque force to 3.5 kgf-cm to execute all the screwing and unscrewing. 3.2 Removing chassis bottom cover In order to prevent electric shock or system damage, before removing the chassis cover, must turn off power and disconnect the unit from power source.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.3 Removing PCIe/PCI expansion module 1. This step only applies to RCO-6011 and RCO-6022 series, which is equipped with PCIe/PCI expansion module. 2. Unscrew four screws (M3x5L) circled below. 3. Now you can remove the PCIe/PCI expansion module.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.4 Removing chassis top cover 1. Unscrew the four screws (M3x5L) highlighted below. 2. Hold the body of the system and lift it vertically away from the top cover. 3. Top cover separated from the system body.
3.5 Installing SODIMM 1. Place the system body with SODIMM socket facing upward. Two SODIMM sockets are available for RCO-6000 Series on the top side. 2. Insert memory module from 45 degree direction. 3. Press the memory module vertically downward until you hear the “click” sound. Make sure...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.6 Installing CPU 1. CPU socket is located on the top side. 2. Press down the CPU socket lever in order to open the socket cover.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Remove the CPU protective cover. 4. Insert CPU gently.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 5. Press down the lever again to hold the socket cover. 6. Paste thermal pad (1-BR0500040, 29x29x0.5mm) on the CPU.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 7. Place the designated heat block onto the CPU with thermal pad. 8. Lock the heat block with three screws (M3x5L). Screw driver will able to penetrate through the holes on the top in order to fasten the screws with copper stud.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 9. Paste the thermal pad (1-BR0500041, 76x70x2.0mm) onto the installed heat block. 10. Installation complete.
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.7 Installing mini PCIe card / mSATA 1. Four mini PCIe slots are available for RCO-6000 series, three on top side and one on bottom side. CN3 and CN4 on the top side support mSATA. Bottom Side Top Side 2.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.8 Installing antenna 1. Four antenna holes are available for RCO-6000 series on the rear panel and two holes are on the front panel. 2. Remove antenna hole cover on the system panel.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 4. Put on washer and fasten the nut with antenna jack. 5. Assemble the antenna and antenna jack together. 6. Attach the RF connector at the cable-end onto the communication module.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.9 Assembly chassis top cover 1. Place the top cover upside down as shown below. 2. Ensure thermal pad is in place on both the CPU thermal block and PCH thermal block.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 4. Push the system body down until it is firmly in place. 5. Fasten the four screws (M3x5L) to lock the system body with top cover.
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.10 Installing HDD on internal SATA HDD bay 1. Two internal SATA HDD bays are available for RCO-6000 series. 2. Unscrew the four screws (M3x5L) to remove the internal SATA HDD bay. 3. Lock the 2.5” HDD with HDD bracket using four screws (M3x4L).
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 4. Install the HDD bracket following the direction below. 5. Fasten the four screws to lock the internal HDD bracket.
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.11 Installing HDD on removable SATA HDD bay 1. Two removable SATA HDD bays are available for RCO-6000 Series. 2. Unscrew the two sun screws circled below to take out the removable SATA HDD bay. 3. Lock the 2.5” HDD with HDD bracket using four screws (M3x4L).
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.12 Installing PCIe/PCI expansion card 1. PCIe or PCI card with FHHL dimension is supported by RCO-6000 series. 2. Unscrew the screw (M3x5L) to remove the plane bracket. 3. Loose the sun screw (circled below) on the holder so the pairing arm can be adjustable.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 5. Adjust the arm until it holds the card firmly in place. Then fasten the sun screw on the holder. 6. For RCO-6022 series, which has two expansion slots, follow the same procedure to install the second card.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.13 Assemble PCIe/PCI expansion module 1. Install the expansion module back in place and ensure the golden finger is inserted into the expansion slot. 2. Fasten the four screws (M3x5L) below to lock the expansion module.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3.14 Assemble chassis bottom cover 1. Place the bottom cover according to the below direction and make sure the rail is facing inside the system. 2. Lock the bottom cover with the six screws (M3x5L).
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.15 Installing SIM card 1. For RCO-6000 Series, SIM card slot is located inside the control area. Unscrew the two screws below to remove the cover bracket. 2. Now you can insert SIM card into the socket.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 3: System Setup 3. Please note that the installation of SIM cards has to match the installation of mini PCIe slots. SIM Card Socket Number Matching Mini PCIe Slot SIM 1 MINIPCIE1 SIM 2 MINIPCIE2...
Chapter 3: System Setup 3.16 Installing wall mount kit 1. Wall mount kit is available for RCO-6000 series included in the standard package. 2. Place the system upside down so you can see the bottom cover. The highlighted eight screw holes below will be used.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 BIOS Introduction The system BIOS software is stored on EEPROM. The BIOS provides an interface to modify the configuration. When the battery is removed, all the parameters will be reset. BIOS Setup Power on the embedded system and by pressing <Del>...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.2 Main Setup Press <Del> to enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as shown below) will appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3 Advanced Setup This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. 4.3.1 ACPI Settings ■ Enable ACPI Auto Configuration...
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.2 AMT Configuration Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) is hardware-based technology for remotely managing and securing PCs out-of-band. ■ Intel AMT This item allows users to enable or disable Intel AMT BIOS extension.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.3 NCT6106D Super IO Configuration ■ Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port This item will allow users to enable or disable serial port. Change Settings This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port This item will allow users to enable or disable serial port. Change Settings This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port This item will allow users to enable or disable serial port. Change Settings This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ■ Console Redirection This item allows users to enable or disable console redirection. 4.3.6 CPU Configuration ■ Hyper-Threading This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ CPU C states This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Enhanced C State This item allows your CPU reduce power consumption ■ Package C State limit Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the C-State package register.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.9 CSM Configuration ■ CSM Support This item allows you to enable or disable CSM support. ■ GateA20 Active This item allows you to select <Upon Request> or <Always>. Upon Request: GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.3.10 USB Configuration ■ Legacy USB Support This item allows you to select <Enabled>, <Disabled> or <Auto>. Enabled: To enable legacy USB support. Disabled: To keep USB devices available only for EFI specification, Auto: To disable legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4 Chipset This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. 4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ■ VT-d...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ Graphic Configuration Detect Non-Compliance Device Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device. If enable, it will take more time at POST time. GTT Size This item allows you to change the GTT size.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration This section allows you to configure the chipset. ■ PCI Express Configuration...
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup PCI Express Root Port 1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 PCI Express Port 1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 This item allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Port 1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 /8 / 9 in the chipset.
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RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup ■ HD Audio Configuration HD Audio Control detection of the HD-Audio device. This item allows you to select <Enabled>, <Disabled> or <Auto>. Disabled: Azalia will be unconditionally be disabled. Enabled: Azalia will be unconditionally be enabled.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.5 Security Security menu allow users to change administrator password and user password settings. 4.5.1 Administrator Password This item allows you to set Administrator Password. 4.5.2 User Password This item allows you to set User Password.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.6 Boot This menu allows you to setup the system boot options. 4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout This item sets number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State This item selects the keyboard NumLock state.
RCO-6000 l User’s Manual Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.7 Save & Exit This setting allows users to configure the boot settings. 4.7.1 Save Changes and Reset This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes. This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes.
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