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  • Page 1 FA-PC VPC Series VPC-3000 User’s Manual CONTEC CO., LTD.

  • Page 2: Product Configuration List

    The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer or the general CONTEC information. We require the registration card to notify you of details such as new product information.

  • Page 3: Product Configuration Image

    ◆Product Configuration Image ※For details on the presence and quantities of the items that make up this product, see the product configuration list. User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Keyboard specification ..........................15 Mouse specification ........................... 15 3．HARDWARE SETUP Before Using the VPC-3000 for the First Time ..................17 Hardware setup ............................18 ◆Removing the top cover and drive bay ..................18 ◆Locations and settings of internal connectors and jumpers ............21 ◆Jumper setting..........................
  • Page 5 ◆Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities ....................69 ◆CDROM/DVD Drive BBS Priorities .................... 69 Security............................... 70 Save & Exit ..............................70 5．EACH COMPONENT FUNCTION Component name ............................71 ◆VPC-3000 front view ........................71 ◆VPC-3000 rear view ........................72 Component Function ..........................73 User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 ◆Keyboard interface ......................... 73 ◆Mouse interface ..........................73 ◆Sirial port interface ......................... 74 ◆DVI-I interface ..........................75 ◆Printer port inteface ........................76 ◆Reset switch ............................ 77 ◆Power switch ..........................77 ◆USB port ............................77 ◆Ethernet ............................78 ◆Digital I/O interface ........................79 ◆Audio interface ..........................
  • Page 7 ◆Hot-swap ............................109 OS recovery setting ..........................110 FAQ・Troubleshooting .......................... 111 ◆FAQ............................... 111 ◆Troubleshooting ........................... 112 9．APPENDIX Battery specifications ..........................117 ◆Removing the battery when disposing the product ..............117 ◆Disposing the battray ........................117 User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: １．Introduction

    Software mirroring can be constructed, but hot-swapping is not supported. ・ Uses a chassis suitable for embedded applications Taking advantage of our rich experience, we have designed the VPC-3000 series with optimization for heat dissipation, dampening for operating vibrations, and consideration for scalability.

  • Page 9: Commodity Model

    １．Introduction ◆Commodity model VPC-3000 model rule ・ Model Name VPC-3000 ・ Type Name B S 2 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮...

  • Page 10: Customer Support

    CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF. ■Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. ◆Limited One-Year Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD.

  • Page 11: Safety Precaution

    １．Introduction Safety precaution Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely. ◆Safety infomation This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels to operate the equipment safely.

  • Page 12: Handling Precautions

    ・ Be sure to unplug the power cable from a wall outlet before plugging or unplugging a extension board or any connector. ・ CONTEC reserves the right to refuse to service a product modified by the user. ・ In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug the power cord immediately and contact your retailer.
  • Page 13 Regarding “CE EMC Directive Class A Notice” The ferrite core must be installed in LAN cable so that VPC-3000 series may suit the above-mentioned standard. The form of Ferrite core see the following.(equivalent products can also used)
  • Page 14 ・ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. ・ CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document.
  • Page 15 １．Introduction User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: 2．About The Product

    2．About the product 2．About the product Specification Table 2.1 Functional specification System Specification ・Intel Celeron G1820 --------------------------- 2.7GHz ※ 1 ・Intel Core i5 4570S --------------------------- 2.9GHz ・Intel Core i7 4770S -------------------------- 3.10GHz Chipset Intel Q87 BIOS AMI BIOS 4096MB（4096MB×1）, 8192MB（4096MB×2）, ※...
  • Page 17 2．About the product Table 2.2 Ambient specification Item Specification Operating temperature／humidity 5～40℃／20～80％RH（No condensation） Storage temperature／humidity -20℃～60℃／5～80％RH（No condensation） Floating dust particles／Corrosive Not to be excessive／None gases Static electricity Contact discharge resistance Line-noise resistance AC line／2KV,Signal line／1KV Line noise (EN61000-4-4Level3,IEC1000-4-4Level3) 10～57Hz／semi-amplitude 0.015m 57～150Hz／0.2G Vibration Sweep resistance 40 min each X,Y, and Z directions (JIS C0040...

  • Page 18: Physical Dimensions

    2．About the product Physical dimensions VPC-3000 Figure 2.1 VPC-3000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 2．About the product At installation the wall mount stand of VPC-3000 (horizontal installation) Figure 2.2 At installation the wall mount stand of VPC-3000 (horizontal installation) User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 2．About the product At installation the wall mount stand of VPC-2000 (Vertical installation) Figure 2.3 At installation the wall mount stand of VPC-3000 (Vertical installation) User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Mother Board Block Chart

    2．About the product Mother board Block chart Figure 2.4 Motherboard Block chart User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Keyboard Specification

    Key switch Membrane switch 1500mm ～ 1700mm Length of cable(mm) It becomes optional of VPC-3000 in the keyboard. Please inquire details like the specification etc. of the keyboard separately. Moreover, the above-mentioned keyboard becomes a standard off the subject. Mouse specification Table 2.5 Mouse specification...
  • Page 23 2．About the product User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: 3．Hardware Setup

    BIOS settings to their default values. (See Chapter 4, “Save & Exit tab”.) If your VPC-3000 is a Windows preinstalled model, be sure to connect the keyboard and mouse to it before turning the poer on for the first time.

  • Page 25: Hardware Setup

    3．Hardware setup Hardware setup ・ Before you start, be sure that the power is turned off. ・ For internal hard disk models, ensure that physical jolts are avoided. ・ Remove only those screws that are explained. Do not move any other screw. ◆Removing the top cover and drive bay (1) Remove the top cover.
  • Page 26 3．Hardware setup (2) Open the front cover. Push on the latch and remove the front cover horizonally. Figure 3.2 Opening the front cover When you install/remove a front bezel, take sufficient care to avoid contact with the front LED. Contact may damage the front LED. User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 3．Hardware setup (3) After remove four screws, the bracket for the extension board. The four screws Figure3.3 Removing the extension board bracket User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Locations And Settings Of Internal Connectors And Jumpers

    3．Hardware setup ◆Locations and settings of internal connectors and jumpers Once you have removed the case cover, the bracket for the extension board, and the drive bay unit, you will be able to see the connectors and jumpers as illustrated below. Figure 3.4 Locations and setting of jumpers and connectors inside the top cover User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 3．Hardware setup Table 3.1 Jumper setting Name Function Factory Setting Reference Page Remarks CMOS clear setting 1-2 Short State usually ATX/AT setting Open State usually COM2 RI setting 2-4 Short State usually COM1 RI setting 2-4 Short State usually Table 3.2 Connector setting Reference Referenc Name...

  • Page 30: Jumper Setting

    3．Hardware setup ◆Jumper setting ■CMOS clear setting : JP1 CMOS Clear will reset the contents of the CMOS to initial BIOS values. Clearing the CMOS will not reset the clock. Table 3.3 CMOS clear setting Function State usually (Factory default setting) CMOS clear (2-3 short) Always set CMOS Clear with the AC cable unplugged, and before reconnecting the power, restore it...
  • Page 31 3．Hardware setup ■COM2 RI function setting : JP3 This enables the setting of the RI function of the COM2 port. RI is set in the factory settings. Table 3.5 COM2 RI setting : JP3 Function (1-3 short) RI Signal (Factory default setting) +12V (3-5 shrot) User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 3．Hardware setup ■COM1 RI function setting : JP4 This enables the setting of the RI function of the COM1 port. RI is set in the factory settings. Table 3.6 COM1 RI setting : JP4 Function (1-3 short) RI Signal (Factory default setting) +12V (3-5 shrot) User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Mother Board Internal Connector

    3．Hardware setup ◆Mother board internal connector ■ATX power-supply connector : J10/J13 Connect the ATX power connector, observing the correct orientation. J10: ATX 12V power-supply connector J13: ATX 24 pin connector Figure 3.5 ATX power supply connector Table 3.7 J13 Signal Signal -12V PS_ON...
  • Page 34 3．Hardware setup ■Fan power supply connector : J17/J33 Connectors for connecting a cooling fan. A fan with a speed sensor can be used. Figure 3.6 Fan power supply connector Table 3.9 J17 Signal +12V SENEOR CONTROL Table 3.10 J33 Signal +12V SENEOR User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 3．Hardware setup ■Digital I/O connector : J30 This connects to the digital I/O connector at the rear of the main unit. For details, refer to Chapter 5 ”Functions of Each Unit” - “Digital I/O Interface”. Figure 3.7 Digital I/O connector Table 3.11 J30 Signal Signal...
  • Page 36 Connectors for connecting the USB connector on the front panel of the case with an USB extension bracket. For the VPC-3000 series, J21 is already connected to the USB connector on the front panel by a special cable. Both J16 and J20 connectors connect nothing in factory setting.
  • Page 37 A connector for connecting the power switch, reset switch, power LED, HDD LED, etc. at the front of the case. For the VPC-3000 series, they are already connected on the front panel by a special cable. POWER LED POWER SW...
  • Page 38 3．Hardware setup ■COM port connector : J24/J25/J28/J29/J36/J37 These are connected to the COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4 connectors at the rear of the main unit. J25/COM5 J24/COM6 J29/COM3 J28/COM4 J37/COM2 J36/COM1 Figure 3.10 COM port connector Table 3.14 J24,J25,J28,J29,J36,J37 RS-232C Signal Signal Ground...
  • Page 39 3．Hardware setup ■Audio connector : J6 This connector connects the front-face audio connector and the audio extension bracket. Neither of these is connected on the VPC-3000 series. Figure 3.11 Audio connector Table 3.15 J6 Signal Signal MIC2-L MIC2 Sense resistor...
  • Page 40 ■System management bus connector : J15 This is a general-purpose communication bus connector between the devices used to manage the system and the power supply. It is not connected on the VPC-3000 series. Figure 3.12 System management bus connector Table 3.16 J15...
  • Page 41 3．Hardware setup ■Parallel port connector : J38 This is connected to the printer port connector on the rear of the VPC-3000. Figure 3.13 Parallel port connector Table 3.17 J38 Signal Signal Strobe# Auto Form Feed# Data0 Error# Data1 Initialization# Data2...
  • Page 42 3．Hardware setup ■Case open connector : J34 J34 connect nothing in factry setting. Figure 3.14 Case open connector Table 3.18 J34 Signal Ground Signal User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Attaching The Hard Disk

    3．Hardware setup ◆Attaching the hard disk (1) Remove the removable case from the drive bay. Push the lock and the knob pulls forward. Lock Figure 3.15 Extension and replacement of the hard disk (1) User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 3．Hardware setup (2) Remove and replace the HDD in the removed 5-inch bay. The four screws Tighten four screw from a base to fix the hard disk. Figure 3.16 Attaching the hard disk in the drive bay (2) User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 3．Hardware setup (3) Reverse the removal procedure and re-insert it. The replacement HDD must be an S-ATA drive. Note the specification. Push it in firmly until it connects to the connector at the back. ※ If the Removable is upper and lower opposite, it cannot be connected.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Optical Drive

    3．Hardware setup ◆Replacing the optical drive (1) Remove all cables of the optical drive. Remove all cables. Figure 3.18 Removing all cables of the optical drive (1) User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 3．Hardware setup (2) Remove two screws from the bracket of the optical drive. It moves to horizontal direction, and it detaches it to the vertical direction. It moves to horizontal direction, and it detaches it to the vertical The two screw direction.

  • Page 48: Attaching The Extension Memory

    3．Hardware setup ◆Attaching the extension memory (1) Insert expansion memory into the memory slot. For DIMM A and DIMM B, use memory compliant with the specification. Figure 3.21 Attaching the extension memory (2) Lock the momory into the slot. Figure 3.22 Lock the extension memory User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Attaching The Extension Board

    3．Hardware setup ◆Attaching the extension board (1) After unscrew the screw, remove the slot cover in the back of the chassis. Screws Figure 3.23 Removing the slot cover (2) The extension board is installed, and it fixes with the screw. Push in the extension board securely as far as it will go.

  • Page 50: Removing The Dustproof Filter

    3．Hardware setup ◆Removing the dustproof filter (1) Loosen the knurled screws, and then open the front fan cover. Grasp the handle of the fan filter, and then pull it out. Figure 3.25 Removing the dustproof filter (1) (2) Reverse the removal procedure and re-insert it. User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Replacing The Front Fan

    3．Hardware setup ◆Replacing the front fan (1) Loosen the knurled screws, and then open the front fan cover. Figure 3.26 Removing the front fan (1) (2) Remove the fan cable and fan connector. User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 3．Hardware setup Figure 3.27 Removing the front fan (2) (3) Push the lock and the knob pulls forward. lock Figure 3.28 Removing the front fan (3) User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Attaching The Wall Mount Stand

    3．Hardware setup ◆Attaching the wall mount stand (1) Secure the wall mount stand with the four supplied screws. 【Horizontal installation】 【Vertical installation】 Figure 3.29 Attaching the wall mount stand After attaching the stand, the wall mount stands are secured to the chassis. During attaching the wall mount stands, ensure that the upper and lower it.

  • Page 54: Fg Connection

    3．Hardware setup ◆FG connection (1) Use a screw to fix the FG cable in place in the position shown in the following figure. Fix by screw Figure 3.30 FG Connection FG cable User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Installation Requirements

    3．Hardware setup ◆Installation requirements In order to enjoy reliable use of the VPC-3000 series, maintain the following conditions. ■Installable directions Please do not use by the following installations, and do not set it up in other directions. Figure 3.31 Installable direction...
  • Page 56 ■Space between the main unit and its surroundings The main unit of the VPC-3000 series is equipped with air vents and fans for regulating temperature. In order to ensure space for air vents and cables, keep distance described in the following between the front/rear and surrounding equipment, walls, etc.

  • Page 57: Removing The Dio Cover

    3．Hardware setup ◆Removing the DIO cover This cover is used for protecting the DIO pins. (1) Removing the DIO cover screws Remove the two screws anchoring the chassis to the DIO cover and remove the DIO cover. The two screws Figure 3.33 Removing the DIO cover (2) Attaching the DIO pin cover Reverse the procedure of removing the DIO pin cover and attach it.

  • Page 58: Option: Attaching And Removing The Mirror Card

    3．Hardware setup ◆Option: Attaching and removing the mirror card (1) Remove all cables and such connected to the mirror card. Figure 3.34 Removing all cables ※Starting from the left, the Serial-ATA cables from the upper HDD, lower HDD, mother board, and power supply.
  • Page 59 3．Hardware setup (2) Loosen the knurled screws, and then open the front fan cover. The two knurled screws Figure 3.35 Opening the front fan cover (3) Remove the screws that are holding the mirror card in place, and then remove the mirror card. The four screws Figure 3.36 Removing the mirror card (4) Assembly is the reverse of removal.

  • Page 60: 4．Bios Setup

    4．BIOS setup 4．BIOS setup BIOS setup sets various setting during startup. When using the system for the first time, besure to run BIOS setup. Once set up, the specified details will be backed up. CAUTION Do not change items not described in this document. The system may become unstable and may not start up.

  • Page 61: Main Menu

    4．BIOS setup Main menu When you start the setup program (Aptio Setup Utility), the main menu is displayed on the screen. You can move to the tabs of the different items by pressing the right and left arrow keys. Main Configuration Boot Security...

  • Page 62: Setting Of The Start Password

    4．BIOS setup Setting of the start password After setting a startup password, you must enter the password when you boot the system and run setup. The password can protect system information and files, limiting their use by other users. CAUTION Once you register a password, you will not able to clear password features without the password.

  • Page 63: Administrator Password

    4．BIOS setup Administrator Password 1. Select “Administrator Password” on the “Security tab”. 2. “Create New Password” is displayed, so type a password between 3 and 20 characters in length, and then press the <Enter> key. 3. “Confirm New Password” is displayed, so type the same password that you did in step 2, and then press the <Enter>...

  • Page 64: Selection Of Sata Devices

    4．BIOS setup Selection of SATA devices Main Configuration Boot Security Exit SATA Configuration SATA Controller(s) [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] SATA Controller Speed [Default] Serial ATA Port 0 WDC WD2503ABYZ (251.0GB) Port 0 [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] External SATA [Disabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Figure 4.5 Selection of SATA devices...

  • Page 65: Setting For The Power On (At Power Operation) By The Ac Power-Supply Turning On

    4．BIOS setup Setting for the power on (AT power operation) by the AC power-supply turning on Power Control Configuration Enable Hibernation [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3 only(Suspend to ...] Power Failure [Always off] Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled] Wkae up Day of Month Wake up hour Wake up minute Wake up second...

  • Page 66: Main

    4．BIOS setup Main Project Name SMB-MQ871-LLVA BIOS Verion & Build Date BIOS Ver. 1.10 (04/15/2015 15:20:19) Processor Information Name Haswell Brand String Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4570TE CPU @ 2.70GHz Total Memory 4096 MB (DDR3) Memory Frequency 1333Mhz PCH Information Name LynxPoint PCH SKU ME Firmware Mode Normal Mode...

  • Page 67: Configuration

    4．BIOS setup Configuration  CPU Configuration  Chipset Configuration  LAN Configuration  Graphics Configuration  PCI/PCIE Configuration  SATA Configuration  USB Configuration  Power Control Configuration  Super IO Configuration  H/W Monitor  Serial Port Console Redirection Figure 4.8 Configuration setting screen ◆CPU Configuration CPU Configuration...

  • Page 68: Chipset Configuration

    4．BIOS setup ◆Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Azalia [Enabled] VT-d *1 [Enabled] Port 80h Redirection [LPC Bus]  AMT Configuration  Memory Configuration Figure 4.10 Chipset Configuration setting screen *1 This is not displayed when a Celeron CPU is installed. AMT Configuration AMT Configuration Intel AMT...

  • Page 69: Lan Configuration

    4．BIOS setup ◆LAN Configuration LAN Configuration Launch PXE OpROM policy [Disabled] Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-LM Intel LAN I-218LM Controller [Enabled] Wake on LAN [Disabled] Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I210AT Intel LAN I210-AT Controller [Enabled] Wake on LAN I210-AT [Disabled] Figure 4.13 LAN Configuration setting screen ◆Graphics Configuration Graphics Configuration Primary Display...

  • Page 70: Pci/Pcie Configuration

    4．BIOS setup ◆PCI/PCIE Configuration PCI/PCIE Configuration PCI Common Settings PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks] PCI Express Settings Maximum Payload [AUTO] Maximum Read Request [AUTO]  CPU PCI Express Configuration  PCH PCI Express Configuration Figure 4.15 PCI/PCIE Configuration setting screen CPU PCI Express Configuration CPU PCI Express Configuration PEG0...

  • Page 71: Sata Configuration

    4．BIOS setup PCI Express Root Port 1 PCI Express Root Port 1 [Enabled] ASPM [Disabled] PCIe Speed [Auto] Figure 4.18 PCI Express Root Port 1 setting screen PCI Express Root Port 4 for I210AT Intel LAN I210-AT Controller [Enabled] ASPM [Disabled] PCIe Speed [Auto]...

  • Page 72: Usb Configuration

    4．BIOS setup External SATA [Disabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Serial ATA Port 3 Empty Port 3 [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] External SATA [Disabled] SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive] Serial ATA Port 4 Empty Port 4 [Enabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] External SATA [Disabled]...

  • Page 73: Power Control Configuration

    4．BIOS setup PCH USB Configuration PCH USB Configuration USB Port #0 [Enabled] USB Port #1 [Enabled] USB Port #2 [Enabled] USB Port #3 [Enabled] USB Port #4 [Enabled] USB Port #5 [Enabled] USB Port #6 [Enabled] USB Port #7 [Enabled] USB Port #8 [Enabled] USB Port #9...

  • Page 74: Super Io Configuration

    4．BIOS setup ◆Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Serial Port1 [Enabled] Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Serial Port2 [Enabled] RS-232/422/485 Control Option [RS-232] Device Settings IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; Serial Port3 [Enabled] Device Settings IO=260h; IRQ=10; Serial Port4 [Enabled] Device Settings IO=268h; IRQ=11; Serial Port5 [Enabled] Device Settings...

  • Page 75: H/W Monitor

    4．BIOS setup ◆H/W Monitor Smart CPU Fan Control [Enabled] Smart CPU Fan Start CPU Fan Full Speed Smart System Fan Control [Enabled] Smart System Fan Start System Fan Full Speed Case Open Warnig [Disabled] CPU temperature +31 C System temperature +31 C CPU Fan Speed 2184 RPM...

  • Page 76: Boot

    4．BIOS setup Boot Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State [On] GateA20 Active [Upon Request] Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] INT19 Trap Response [Immediate] Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Disabled] Post Report [Disabled] Summary Screen [Disabled] Fast Boot [Disable Link] Boot mode select [LEGACY] FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities...

  • Page 77: Security

    4．BIOS setup Security Password Description If only the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If only the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup.

  • Page 78: 5．Each Component Function

    5．Each component function 5．Each component function Component name ◆VPC-3000 front view Optical drive unit cover Power switch Reset switch POWER LED Hardware mirroring LED HDD LED ※Please refer to Chapter 8 for detail. User LED1 USB 2.0 connector User LED2...

  • Page 79: Vpc-3000 Rear View

    5．Each component function ◆VPC-3000 rear view Digital I/O connector Printer port connector COM1(A) COM2(B) FG terminal COM3(C) COM4(D) Motherboard interface Ethernet connector Mouse connector DVI-I connector LAN1 LAN2 LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN USB3.0 connector DisplayPort USB2.0 connector Keyboard connector Figure 5.2 Rear view...

  • Page 80: Component Function

    5．Each component function Component Function ◆Keyboard interface A connector for connecting a keyboard is provided. Connector name is KB(6Pin mini-DIN). Table 5.1 Keyboard connector Pin No Function K.B DATA N.C. K.B CLOCK N.C. ◆Mouse interface A connector for connecting a mouse is provided. Connector name is MOUSE(6Pin mini-DIN). Table 5.2 Mouse connector Pin No Function...

  • Page 81: Sirial Port Interface

    5．Each component function ◆Sirial port interface <RS-232C port (COM1,COM2,COM3,COM4,COM5,COM6)> Six RS-232C-compliant serial port connectors are provided. Resources can be either assigned or reserved for each port independently through BIOS setup (see Chapter 4). Table 5.3 SERIAL 1 ～ 6 I/O address, interrupt RS-232/422/485 Serial Port I/O Address...

  • Page 82: Dvi-I Interface

    5．Each component function ◆DVI-I interface A connector for connecting a DVI is provided. Connector name is DVI-I (29Pin). Table 5.5 DVI connector Connector DVI-I connector 29 Pin (FEMALE) Function Function Function TMDS 2- TMDS 1/3 Shield TMDS 5+ TMDS 2+ TMDS 3- TMDS CLK Sheild TMDS 2/4 Shield...

  • Page 83: Printer Port Inteface

    5．Each component function ◆Printer port inteface One parallel port interface is provided. You can use the BIOS setup (see Chapter 4) to set whether this interface is used. Table 5.6 Parallel port and I/O address Parallel Port I/O Address Interrupt Enabled IRQ 7 Disabled...

  • Page 84: Reset Switch

    5．Each component function ◆Reset switch Push this button when resetting hardware. ◆Power switch Push this button at power-on. In order to turn off the power forcibly, hold it down for four seconds or longer. ◆USB port Eight USB interfaces are provided. (USB 2.0：4ch、USB 3.0：4ch) Table 5.8 USB connector USB 2.0 Pin No...

  • Page 85: Ethernet

    5．Each component function ◆Ethernet The VPC-3000 is equipped with two channels for Ethernet. ・Network type : 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ・Transmission speed : 100M/1000Mbps ・Max.network path length : 100m/segment ・Controller : Intel(R) I218-LM GbE Ethernet Controller(LAN1) Intel(R) I210-AT GbE Ethernet Controller (LAN2) * 1000Mbps operation requires a cable of category 5E or greater.

  • Page 86: Digital I/O Interface

    5．Each component function ◆Digital I/O interface This interface controls digital I/O with two rows of six pins (JDIO1, JDIO2). Among the eight DIO pins, two output pins (02, 03) are used for the user LED on the front. The digital I/O interface is internally insulated. Table 5.10 Digital I/O connector JDIO1 JDIO2...
  • Page 87 5．Each component function Internal equivalent circuit chart of the remote power and the remote reset inetrnal external Example of customer construction circuit Prepare DC12V ~24V power-supply separately Figure5.3 External I/O connection internal equivalent circuit diagram External I/O connection VPC-2000 internal equivalent circuit diagram internal external Example of customer construction circuit...

  • Page 88: Audio Interface

    5．Each component function ◆Audio interface The audio interface is provided. Table 5.11 Audio connector Bule Green Pink Pin No Signal name Blue Line-In Green Line-Out Pink Mic-In User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Serial Ata Interface

    5．Each component function ◆Serial ATA interface Six serial ATA port interfaces are provided. Table 5.12 Serial ATA connector Pin No Signal User’s Manual...

  • Page 90: 6．Software Utility

    6．Software Utility 6．Software Utility This chapter describes the driver DVD included with the VPC-3000 series. This driver DVD includes drivers and software necessary for the VPC-3000 series. This driver DVD does not provide Autorun functionality. Install drivers and software manually through Windows Explorer after inserting this driver DVD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 91: Various Drivers

    6．Software Utility Various drivers Install drivers in the "Drivers" folder according to the different steps. Since the drivers to install depend on which OS is used, install the drivers appropriate for your OS. User’s Manual...

  • Page 92: 7．Software Raid Setup

    7．Software RAID setup . This chapter describes software mirroring (RAID1) setup. We only support mirroring. CONTEC only supports RAID1. Operations of all other RAID configurations (RAID0, RAID5, RAID10) are not supported. Be aware that functions not supported are outside the scope of the warranty.

  • Page 93: Main Window

    7．Software RAID setup MAIN Window When you start the RAID utility, the main window appears. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options 2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Option 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes: None defined.

  • Page 94: Create Raid Drive (Mirroring)

    7．Software RAID setup Create RAID Drive (Mirroring) [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume1 RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: N/A Capacity: ***GB Sync: N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] Choose the RAID level: RAID 0: Stripes data (performance). RAID 1: Mirror data (redundancy).
  • Page 95 7．Software RAID setup CAUTION Mirroring requires the creation of a RAID drive before installing the OS. If a RAID drive is created after installing the OS, data will be lost and the OS will be unable to boot. Our support is limited to mirroring. Creating a RAID drive other than a mirroring RAID is up to the customer.

  • Page 96: Delete Raid Drive (Mirroring)

    7．Software RAID setup Delete RAID drive (Mirroring) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable ***** RAID1(Mirror) ***GB ***** [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETE. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) [↑↓]Select [ESC]-Previous Menu...

  • Page 97: Software Raid Monitoring Tool (Raipd Strage Technology)

    7．Software RAID setup Software RAID monitoring tool (Raipd Strage Technology) Matrix Storage Console allows you to monitor the information and status of an existing RAID drive or HDDs comprising a RAID drive. Furthermore, as necessary, it allows creating, deleting and reconfiguring of RAID drives.

  • Page 98: Exiting The Rapid Storage Technology

    7．Software RAID setup ◆Exiting the Rapid storage technology You can exit Rapid storage technology by clicking “×” on the upper right corner of the window. Figure 7.7 Exiting the Rapid Strage techonology User’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Making Of Mirroring Synchronize

    7．Software RAID setup ◆Making of mirroring synchronize Data on mirrored drives is compared, and if a difference is found, data on the drives will be copied between HDDs and data on the mirrored drives will be automatically unified. Figure 7.8 Making of mirroring synchronize CAUTION Synchronization by Rapid storage technology cannot be suspended while it is in progress.

  • Page 100: Create Raid Drive (Mirroring)

    7．Software RAID setup ◆Create RAID drive (Mirroring) You can create a mirroring RAID drive from Rapid storage technology. 1. Select “Create Volume” on the Array drive. Figure 7.9 Create RAID drive (Mirroring) CAUTION When the RAID drive is made by the total content of HDD 2 piece connected, “Make” item is not displayed.
  • Page 101 7．Software RAID setup 3. Check “Yes:*****” and select “Next”. Input Name and Advanced arbitrarity. Figure 7.10 Create RAID drive (Mirroring) User’s Manual...
  • Page 102 7．Software RAID setup 4. Select “Create Volume”. Figure 7.11 Create RAID drive (Mirroring) 5. After the wizard displayed, selected “OK”. Figure 7.12 Create RAID drive (Mirroring) 6. When the wizard is finished, a new RAID drive create. User’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Delete Raid Drive (Mirroring)

    7．Software RAID setup ◆Delete RAID drive (Mirroring) You can delete a mirroring RAID drive from Rapid storage technology. 1. Select “Manage”, select the RAID drive that you want to delete. Figure 7.13 Delete RAID drive (Mirroring) 2. Select “Delete volume”. 3.

  • Page 104: For The Error

    7．Software RAID setup ◆For the error If an error occurs in a RAID drive or a HDD, you can check the status of the Array, the mirroring- configured RAID drive, and the HDD using Rapid storage technology. Each status can be checked through the “Status”...

  • Page 105: Confirming The Error Log

    7．Software RAID setup Management Figure 7.16 For the error * One mirroring-configured HDD is not connected You can check the status information of the HDD and RAID drives. Depending on the situation, perform operations such as restoring the RAID drive or replacing the HDD ◆Confirming the error log When an error occurs in a RAID drive, it is logged into the Windows-standard “Event Viewer”.

  • Page 106: Raid Setup When Replacing The Hdd

    7．Software RAID setup RAID setup when replacing the HDD The Product is installed with a RAID-1 Array created. However, if a HDD is replaced, you must reconfigure the mirroring RAID drive in the Array. Set up the RAID in accordance with the following procedure 1.
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  • Page 108: 8．Hardware Raid Setup

    8．Hardware RAID setup 8．Hardware RAID setup This chapter describes hardware mirroring setup. We only support mirroring. We do not support operation for other RAIDs (RAID0, RAID5, and RAID10). Be aware that functions not supported are outside the scope of the warranty. Hardware RAIDs are also hot-swappable.

  • Page 109: Locations And Settings Of Switches And Connectors

    8．Hardware RAID setup ◆Locations and settings of switches and connectors Once you have removed the case cover, the bracket for the riser card, and the mirror card bracket, you will be able to see the connectors and jumpers as illustrated below. DIP switch Figure 8.1 Locations and settings of switches and connectors Table 8.2 Switch list...

  • Page 110: Switch Setting

    8．Hardware RAID setup ◆Switch setting ■DIP switch : S1 Table 8.4 DIP switch setting Function State usually (Factory default setting) Setting 1 (Reset the information on mirroring configuration) Setting 2 (The failure and the Restoration of the sector error) DIP switch Figure 8.2 DIP switch The DIP switch must be set only when the power is off.

  • Page 111: Internal Led Status

    8．Hardware RAID setup ◆Internal LED status Drive 1 Drive 2 Access LED Front bezel Figure 8.3 LED status Table 8.5 LED status Operation Access LED Drive LED Boot up Green lighting Green lighting ※ 1 Green lighting Normal performance Faulty Orange lighting Copy destination ：Orange blinking ※...

  • Page 112: Mirror Card

    8．Hardware RAID setup Mirror Card Information and the state of HDDs that it is existing in the mirroring composition can be observed by the “utility(hwRaid)” or “Mirror Card LED”. Regarding this “utility(hwRaid)”, refer to the attached sheet “VPC-1600/3000 Software utility User’s Manual”. The state of HDDs that it is existing in the mirroring composition can be observed by the “Mirror Card LED”.
  • Page 113 8．Hardware RAID setup Table 8.6 Mirror card status Status Explanation Both drives are normal and the system is operating normally. Normal Read from either drive and write the same data to both drives. One drive is faulty and the system remains capable of operation. Faulty Two drives are faulty and the system has been deactivated.

  • Page 114: For The Error

    8．Hardware RAID setup ◆For the error If an error occurs in a mirroring-configured HDD, you can check the status of the HDD using a hwRaid or the mirror card LED. Replace the HDD optionally in accordance with the type of error. Table 8.7 HDD error Normal Abnormal...

  • Page 115: Raid Setup When Replacing The Hdd

    8．Hardware RAID setup ◆RAID setup when replacing the HDD This section describes the setup for replacing a mirroring-configured HDD. Set it up along the number of exchanged HDD. Prepare a HDD for replacement with the same type and capacity. ●When replaced HDD is one Prepare a good HDD and replace a faulty HDD with it.

  • Page 116: Hot-Swap

    8．Hardware RAID setup ■When replaced HDD is two Prepare two good HDDs, and after replacing two existing HDDs with them, recover it. However, regarding replacement of HDDs, refer to Chapter 3 “Attaching the hard disk”. Regarding the recovery, refer to This Chapter “OS recovery setting”. After setup, HDDs will be set to factory default settings, and all data on a good HDD you have prepared will be erased.

  • Page 117: Os Recovery Setting

    8．Hardware RAID setup OS recovery setting This section consists of notes on OS recovery with the mirror card connected. Usually, you should perform recovery using recovery media after connecting two HDDs to the mirror card. If both HDDs connected to the mirror card recognize the card as normal, you can perform recovery using recovery media and bypassing the above step.

  • Page 118: Faq・Troubleshooting

    8．Hardware RAID setup FAQ・Troubleshooting This section consists of FAQ and troubleshooting related to mirror cards. When you run into trouble, refer to the relevant items. ◆FAQ ●I am not sure in which direction the data between HDDs is copied. ・If a faulty HDD is replaced through hot-plugging, data is copied from the existing HDD to the replacement HDD.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    8．Hardware RAID setup ◆Troubleshooting ●The OS does not boot. ・Check if switches 1 to 10 of S1 (DIP switches) are all OFF. If not, after setting them all to OFF, turn on the power again. ・Check that the cables are properly connected. ・Check the LED on the mirror card.
  • Page 120 8．Hardware RAID setup ●Rebuild failure (Read error) A read error occurs from the source during rebuilding. Conduct restore in accordance with the procedure described below. Table 8.9 Rebuild failure Utiliry Rebuild failure This the restoration operation restores the error sector and not restores the data. Because there is fear of the system may become unstable according to the data is lost, recovers optionally in accordance.
  • Page 121 8．Hardware RAID setup 4. Turn off the power and set the DIP switch for the mirror card for setting 2. ※How to set the DIP switch of the mirror card are the same as step 1 of this procedure. 5. After installing the mirror card, turn on the power and start Windows. 6.
  • Page 122 8．Hardware RAID setup ●Restoration failure When the restoration of the before item “Rebuilding failure” failed, follows the following steps according to each state. Table 8.12 Restoration failure One HDD Two HDDs hwRaid Status ※The Failure of restoration doesn’t check from the mirror card LED. Check only the hwRaid. [One HDD] One HDD in a mirroring-configured has the error sector that can not be restored.
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  • Page 124: 9．Appendix

    9．Appendix 9．Appendix Battery specifications The specifications for the battery used by this product are shown below. ・ Type ：Non-rechargeable lithium battery ・ Model ：CR2032 ・ Manufacturer ：MITSUBISHI ・ Nominal voltage ：3V ・ Nominal capacity ：220mAh ・ Lithium content ：1g or less ◆Removing the battery when disposing the product When you dispose of the product, follow the procedure below to remove the battery.
  • Page 125 VPC-3000 Series User’s Manual CONTEC CO.,LTD 2016 Edition December 3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/ All rights reserved. This product and this document are protected by copyright law. Unauthorized copying, duplication, reproduction, and tampering are prohibited.

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