Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup ..................24 Overview ..................... 24 Main Menu ..................25 Advanced Menu .................. 26 Power Menu ..................33 Boot Menu ..................34 Security Menu ..................35 Save & Exit Menu ................36 Chapter 4 Driver Installation ..................38 QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
Turn off system power, turn off the power supply, and then disconnect the power cord from its source before removing the chassis cover. Turning off the system power switch does not remove power to components. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps and smocks, when servicing equipment. You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
(e.g. to the collecting points for disposal of batteries) Voltage Ratings The external power adaptor of the QDSP-400 Series has the following voltage ratings: Input: 100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz ...
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
However, if a system is located in an unusually humid location, a dehumidifier can be used to maintain the humidity within an acceptable range. Refer to the “Specifications” section of this user’s guide for QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
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UPS system. UPS systems range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, with the more expensive unit s allowing you to run larger systems for a QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
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Surge protectors should be used with all UPS systems, and the UPS system should be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) safety approved. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview QDSP-400 Series is a Box PC enclosed within a palm-sized aluminum chassis. Powered by Intel® Skylake / Kaby Lake U-Series processors, it delivers excellent processing and graphics performance to applications requiring intense data throughput, especially for video / image data.
The Wireless LED will light when the Wi-Fi is on. Storage LED The storage LED blinks when data is being written into or read from the SSD. Power Button The power button allows powering ON and OFF the system. (with Power LED). QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
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Chapter 1 IR Receiver The IR receiver is an infrared receiving sensor allowing users to remotely control the box PC itself or the content that is displayed on connected screens. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
HDMI connector for display output. DP is a display interface used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor or a television set. D-Sub 9 pin connector for RS-232/422/485 connection. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
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Spared hole on the casing for connecting Wi-Fi or 3G / 4G external antenna. Clear CMOS 1x reset button for clear CMOS. External Power Button The external power button allows powering ON and OFF the system. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Setting up your PC Connecting the monitor Connect the HDMI / DP cable from your display to the HDMI / DP port. HDMI Figure 4 HDMI / DP QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
Chapter 2 Connecting USB mouse & keyboard Your QDSP-400 Series does not come with a keyboard and mouse, but you can use any USB keyboard or mouse with your computer. USB 3.0 Figure 5 Connecting USB mouse & keyboard NOTE Using a third-party USB mouse or keyboard may require software drivers.
Connecting to a network device Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a hub or switch. RJ45 Figure 6 RJ45 connector QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
Connect the power cable to a power outlet Press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the system DC Jack / 2-pin Phoenix Connector On / Off Figure 7 Turning on the system QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
To fasten the metal shelf, your monitor must comply with VESA75 or VESA100 standard. The VESA mounting kit is optional. Place the QDSP-400 Series on the VESA mounting bracket and make sure the bracket is hooked with the fins of the system housing.
Chapter 2 Anti-theft protection with a Kensington Lock QDSP-400 Series has a Kensington lock slot for the Kensington MicroSaver. With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel cable, you can attach your QDSP-400 Series to a stationary object and protect your PC from theft.
It is possible for the CMOS battery to fail, which will cause data loss in the CMOS only. If this happens you will need to reconfigure your BIOS settings. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
ESC: Exit Microcode Revision Processor Cores 2Core(s) / 4Thread(s) Memory Information Total Size 4096 MB (DDR4) Frequency 2133 MHz System Date [Fri 01/01/2016] System Time [00:21:45] Access Level Administrator Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
Port 1 [Enabled] Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. SATA Controller(s) Options: Enabled, Disabled SATA Mode Selection Options: AHCI, Intel RST Premium Serial ATA Port 1 Options: Disabled, Enabled mSATA Port 1 Options: Disabled, Enabled QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
F4: Save & Reset USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] ESC: Exit Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Legacy USB Support Options: Disabled, Enabled XHCI Hand-off Options: Enabled, Disabled USB Mass Storage Driver Support Options: Disabled, Enabled QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
: +3.344 V +3VSB : +3.360 V +VBAT : +3.120 V +5VA : +5.064 V +3VA : +3.296 V Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Smart FAN Configuration CPU FAN Setting [Manual] Options: Manual, Smart QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Full Screen LOGO Display Options: Disabled, Enabled Bootup Numlock State Options: On, Off CSM Support Options: Enabled, Disabled Boot Option Filter Options: UEFI and Legacy, Legacy only, UEFI only QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
Setup. In Setup the User will have F4: Save & Reset Administrator rights ESC: Exit The password length must be in the following range: Minimum Length Maximum length Administrator Password User Password Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Save Options F1: General Help Save Changes F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults Discard Changes F4: Save & Reset Restore Defaults ESC: Exit Version 2.18.1263. Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
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Load Optimal Default values for all the setup values. This option allows you to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus, which will provide the most stable performance settings. The F8 key can be used for this operation. QDSP-400 Series User’s Manual...
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