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AES-6000B BOX PC VIA Eden™ 400MHz CPU With Ethernet, LVDS, Audio TV-Out, CompactFlash™ In a light weight and small size September 2003...
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AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.
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All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Packing List Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 AES-6000B BOX PC • 100V/240V Power Adapter • 1-to-3 Audio Extension Cable •...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction..................1-2 1.2 Features....................1-3 1.3 Specifications...................1-3 1.4 General System Information............1-5 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2.1 Safety Precautions ................2-2 2.2 Mechanical Drawing................2-3 2.3 RAM Module Installation..............2-5 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3.1 System test and initialization ............3-2 3.2 Award BIOS Setup................3-3...
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BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.12 Load Optimized Defaults............3-14 3.13 Set Supervisor/User Password............3-14 3.14 Save & Exit setup ................3-15 3.15 Exit without saving..............3-15 Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4.1 Installation 1: Windows 2000/98/ME/NT 4.0......4-3 4.2 Installation 2: Windows 2000/98/ME..........4-4 4.3 Installation 3: Windows NT 4.0............4-5 Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer Programming..................
An I/O board is especially designed to replace wires and cables for connections. With this book-size computer, 7.52” x 1.99” x 4.15”, AES-6000B performs at VIA Eden 400MHz level processor. Its system memory can be extended to sufficient 512MB bandwidth via one SDRAM SODIMM.
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 1.2 Features • Fanless and non-cable design • VIA Eden 400MHz processor • 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet • Dual channel LVDS interface • Supports NTSC/PAL TV Out • Supports CompactFlash™ Memory •...
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BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B • Construction Rugged Aluminum Alloy • Power Supply Built-in 12V / 5A power adapter. Input voltage range 100V ~ 240V • Dimensions 7.52” (W) x 1.99” (H) x 4.15” (D) (191mm x 50.8mm x 105.5mm) •...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 1.4 General System Information Front Panel: Power Switch Light On: Power On Light Off: Power Off HDD LED Light On: HDD is reading data Light Off: HDD is idle Reset Button CompactFlash Slot USB Connector...
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BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B Rear Panel: Audio Connector USB Connector LVDS LCD D-Sub TV Out Connector (Component) TV Out Connector (S-Video) COM Port D-Sub RJ-45 Ethernet Connector COM Port D-Sub PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Mini Din 10.
B O X P C A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 2.1 Safety Precautions Always completely disconnect the power cord from your board whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on, because a sudden rush of power can damage sensitive electronic components.
B O X P C A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 2.3 RAM Module Installation 1. Unscrew four screws on the bottom of the chassis. Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2 - 4...
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B O X P C A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 2. Open the chassis lid as demonstrated. Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2 - 5...
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B O X P C A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3. Insert a SDRAM SODIMM module into the SODIMM slot as demonstrated. Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2 - 6...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B Chapter Award BIOS Setup 3 - 1 Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup...
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The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The AES-6000B CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.
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BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.2 Award BIOS setup Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
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BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. (Primary slave, secondary slave, keyboard, mouse etc.) Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
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BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B Set Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set Supervisor/User Passwords. Save and Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup 3 - 5...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.3 Standard CMOS Features When you choose the Standard CMOS Features option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen shown below is displayed. This standard Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display.
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.4 Advanced BIOS Features By choosing the Advanced BIOS Features option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup 3 - 7...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.5 Advanced Chipset Features By choosing the Advanced Chipset Features option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup 3 - 8...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.6 Integrated Peripherals By choosing the Integrated Peripherals from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup 3 - 9...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.7 Power management setup By choosing the Power Management Setup from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup 3 - 10...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.8 PnP/PCI configuration By choosing the PnP/PCI configurations from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup 3 - 11...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.9 PC Health Status By choosing the PC Health Status from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup 3 - 12...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.10 Frequency/Voltage control By choosing the Frequency/Voltage Control from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup 3 - 13...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Fail-Safe Default (Y/N)? Pressing "Y" loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal performance system operations.
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B NOTE: To clear the password, simply press Enter when asked to enter a password. Then the password function is disabled. 3.14 Save & Exit setup If you select this option and press <Enter>, the values entered in the setup utilities will be recorded in the chipset’...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B Chapter Driver Installation 4 - 1 Chapter 4 Driver Installation...
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BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B The AES-6000B comes with a CD-ROM which contains most of drivers and utilities of your needs. There are several installation ways depending on the driver package under different Operating System application.
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A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 4.1 Installation 1: Applicable for Windows 2000/98/ME/NT 4.0 Insert the AES-6000B CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. From the CD-ROM, select the desired component Driver folder, and then select the desired Operation System folder to double click on the Setup.exe icon.
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A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 4.2 Installation 2: Applicable for Windows 2000/ 98/ME Insert the AES-6000B CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. Click on Start button, select the Settings, and then click on the Control Panel icon.
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A E S - 6 0 0 0 B 4.3 Installation 3: Applicable for Windows NT 4.0 Insert the AES-6000B CD ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. Start system with Windows NT 4.0 installed. IMPORTANT: When the "Please select the operating system to start..."...
BOX PC A E S - 6 0 0 0 B Programming An onboard watchdog timer reduces the chance of disruptions which CPLD (Compact Programmable Logical Device) interface can cause. This is an invaluable protective device for standalone or unmanned applications.
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