For 803 / 800 ( Special Order ) / 843 / 852 / 850 ( Special Order ) Index 1.0 Introduction-----------------------2 2.0 Getting started------------------3 3.0 Features of the ACME II----5 4.0 Computer Operation-----------8 5.0 Hardware installation-----13 6.0 Software installation------24 7.0 Maintenance----------------------24 8.0 Problem solving----------------26...
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Specification of ACME-II Series ACMEII-803 / 800 ACMEII-843 ACMEII-852 / 850 Model No. ( Special Order ) ( Special Order ) PIII, P4 PIII, P4 PIII, P4 Motherboard BLS, SBC + PBP Micro ATX SBC + PBP Slot 1 x 3.5" hidden 1 x 3.5"...
1.0 Introduction Standard Version: 2003.10 ACMEII Series Portables: Compact rugged design portable Offer 4, 8 or 12 slots expansion capability High performance processing power XGA (1024*768)TFT LCD Screen (dimension from 14.1”-to 15.1”) Double cooling fan design The ACMEII is a high performance industrial portable computing solution.
In this section you can find each component of the ACMEII with respect to its purpose and usage. ACME II 803 / 800( Special Order ) ACMEII-800 ACMEII User’s Manual...
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ACME II 843 ACME II 852 / 850(Special Order) ACMEII-852 ACMEII User’s Manual 5...
3.0 Feature of the ACME II Drive Bays: ACMEII 803 / 800 (Special Order) – 1 x 5.25” open bay, 2 x 3.5” open bays ACMEII 843 – 1 x 5.25” open bay, 1 x 3.5” internal bays, 1 x slim CD- ROM, and 1 x slim FDD ACMEII 852 / 850 (Special Order) –...
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Keyboard: 108-key keyboard is integrated with the portable allow closing against the portable for both connivance and protection in transportation. Keyboard Cable: The keyboard cable connects to the keyboard internally with cable jack on other end for insertion into the portable lower right hand corner;...
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Opening to provide access to the I/O ports on the installed add- in cards. ACMEII 803 / 800 ( Special Order ) has 8 available slots for expansion. ACMEII 843 has 4 slots. ACMEII 850/852 / 850 ( Special Order ) has 12 slots. Expansion slot Cover: The slot cover covers the I/O opening for protection of vital equipment inside, it serves to detour object from entering as well...
4.0 Computer operation 4.1 Keyboard and Touch pad: How to release There are two release buttons located on the top-left and top- right of the keyboard. When depressed, the keyboard is disengage from the portable and will release the keyboard structure.
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K/B usage Keyboard is the main medium for inputting data into the system. The keyboard of the ACMEII series portables contains both a keyboard and a touch pad. Keyboard is a 108-keys Windows ready keyboard with power function and shortcut keys. Keyboard position You may want to adjust the keyboard angle by tilting the...
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4.3 Side Panel: (ACMEII 803 ) (ACMEII843, ACMEII 852 / 850) The side panel is located behind the plastic protection cover that can be removed by pushing the clip. Depending on the system board and your add-on cards, you may also have other ports such as Ethernet port, and Audio ports.
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4.4a Power supply(1U): This kind of power supply is supported only in ACMEII 850 series. I It’s auto-sensing full range with Active PFC, 250W output. 4.4b Power supply(2U): This kind of power supply is supported only in ACMEII 852 series. I It’s also auto-sensing full range with Active PFC, 400W output.
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4.6 Audio: Screw Off Audio Area (ACMEII803 / 800) (ACMEII843) (ACMEII852 / 850) The audio of the system does require user to install a sound card. The built-in internal amplified speakers provide a phono stereo plug that will fit into the output port of the sound card. 4.65 Volume adjustment: There are two volume adjustments on the side panel.
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4.8 FDD Drive: Floppy disk drive is essential as they are still an important medium for transferring data before systems. Floppy disks are available in all computer stores and are ready for usage in most case if pre- formatted. You may insert the disk into the drive with the disk face up.
5.0 Hardware Installation Before you attempt to open the ACMEII and do any hardware installation, make sure you have the proper knowledge of installation and compatibility feature of any upgrade. And understand the concept of electrostatic damage that can occur during handling of sensitive electronic equipments, proper precaution should be taken before proceeding.
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2.Open back cover----------------- ACMEII 803 / 800 ( Special Order ) Screw Screw Screw Screw ※The screws are well-designed that won’t be departed from the back cover ACMEII 843,& ACMEII 850/852 / 850 ( Special Order ) Screw Screw Screw Screw ※...
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4.Remove drive bay housing---- ACMEII 803 / 800 ( Special Order ) Screw x 1 Bottom Screw x 4 Screw Off ACMEII 843 Screw x 2 Side Screw x 4 Side Screw x 4 Side Screw x 3 Screw x 2 ACMEII 850/852 / 850 ( Special Order ) Screw x 1 Screw Off...
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5.Remove power supply----------- ACMEII 803 / 800 ( Special Order ), ACMEII 843 Side Screw x 4 Bottom Screw x 4 ACMEII 852 / 850 ( Special Order ) Bottom Screw x 4 Bottom Screw x 4 6.Insert system board mounting standoff-------- Standoff Standoff...
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7.Install system board with CPU and RAM------- ACMEII 843( Micro ATX System Board ) C P U PCI slots Power Connection R A M ACMEII 803 / 800/ 852 / 850 ( Single Board Computer + PBP) C P U Passive Back Plane Power...
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8.Connect keyboard and TOUCHPAD cables-------- Cables Please refer to System Board Manual for Actual Location. 9.Connect power, LED, and speaker wires--------------- Power wires LED wires Speaker wires Please refer to System Board Manual for actual Location. 10.Install HDD into Drive bay housing----- Side Screw x 2 Side Screw x 2 Same as Another...
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11.Install FDD and CDROM into drive bay housing--- Side Screw x 2 Side Screw x 2 ACMEII 803 / 800 ( Special Order ) Same as Another Side Screw x 2 Same as Another Side Screw x 2 CD-ROM Side Screw x 2 Side Screw x 2 Same as Another Side Screw x 2...
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12.Install drive bay housing into chassis----------- ACMEII 803 / 800 ( Special Order ) Screw x 1 Bottom Screw x 4 Bottom Screw x 4 ACMEII 843 Side Screw x 3 Side Screw x 3 Side Screw x 3 ACMEII 843/850/852 / 850 ( Special Order ) Screw x 1 Adaptor Board Connection: Especially for notebook size...
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13.Additional HDD Mounting-------- - ACMEII 843 Power Supply ACMEII 850 Additional Power Supply ACMEII 852 / 850 ( Special Order ) Additional Power Supply ACMEII User’s Manual 24...
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14.Connect IDE and power cables------ IDE / SCSI cable Power cable Under Drive 15.Install power supply Into chassis----- *Please refer to your model’s removal process for reinstallation Screw x 2 Screw x 2 Screw x 2 Screw x 2 16.Install VGA card & LCD ON/OFF wire--- LCD on/off wire VGA card wire...
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17.Reinsert stabilizer bars---- Screw Up Reinsert Screw Up Reinsert Screw Up Reinsert Screw Up Reinsert 18.Close back cover--------------- Sc Screw Off Reinsert rew Off Screw Off Reinsert Screw Off Reinsert Reinsert ACMEII User’s Manual 26...
6.0 Software Installation CD-ROM Driver: CD-ROM driver are supplied with most operating system. DOS Boot up: DOS boot up require you to have a version of the DOS installed on hard disk drive or floppy. Depending on the execution sequence you have set in the batch file, you will usually get a DOS prompt after loading.
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7.3 Handling of LCD: Do not use any abrasive material to scratch the LCD screen, as they can leave marks on the surface. Do not apply any pressure to the surface of the LCD screen either with objects or hands; this will ensure that the screen do not suffer from internal damage or cracks.
8.0 Problem Solving 8.1 Installation problem: 1. Normally problem with fail start up are due to installation problem. 2. Double check with all the peripheral cards or items you have added to the ACMEII. 3. Are all the items seated properly? 4.
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8.5 External CRT no display: 1. Check to see if you have internal LCD video. 2. Check your CRT is functioning properly. 3. Check your VGA setting to make sure external video is enabled. 8.6 Keyboard fails: 1. Make sure the keyboard plug is inserted completely into the portable.
9.0 Standard SKD Accessory Kits Acme II Series Accessory Kit Accessory Kit Model System User’s Manual User’s Manual Driver CD Driver CD Acme II ESD Bag ESD Bag 803 / 110 Power Cord 110 Power Cord Screw Pack (stabilizer) Screw Pack (stabilizer)
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