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SD HTPC User Manual
February 17th, 2016
Revision 2.2
(Latest revision of this manual is available for download on our website at
www.steigerdynamics.com/support-downloads )
COPYRIGHT © 2012-2016 STEIGER DYNAMICS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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  • Page 1 SD HTPC User Manual February 17th, 2016 Revision 2.2 (Latest revision of this manual is available for download on our website at www.steigerdynamics.com/support-downloads ) COPYRIGHT © 2012-2016 STEIGER DYNAMICS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Page 2 “Quick-Start-Guide” to assure a hassle-free setup and an ideal user experience. Please pay special attention to the items that are marked with this icon: Kind regards, Martin Gossner SD Living Room PC User Manual – Revision 2.2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IV. Manufacturing Log Phase 1 – Preparation Phase 2 – Initial Software Installation Phase 3 – Final Hardware Assembly & Software Installation Phase 4 – Final Tests Phase 5 – Finishing SD Living Room PC User Manual – Revision 2.2...
  • Page 4: Quick-Start-Guide

    Other peripherals you have ordered Wifi Antennas (Standard with LEET) Peripherals might be drop shipped and arrive separately from your system. Black STEIGER DYNAMICS Box with spare parts Black STEIGER DYNAMICS Binder with disks SD Living Room PC User Manual – Revision 2.2...
  • Page 5: Step 2 - Intro To System Buttons & Connectors

    I. Quick-Start-Guide (2/6) Step 2 – System Buttons & Connectors (Photos: LEET HTPC) A. Front view Blu-ray drive slot Optical drive button (push to open/close) Front screen Front panel connectors (push door to access) SDHC Power Audio 2x USB card...
  • Page 6: Step 3 - System Placement Considerations

    Keep juniors’ hands away. Keep system away from strong magnetic fields. The system weighs up to 70 pounds. To avoid injury, it should only be moved by a person with a respective fitness level. SD Living Room PC User Manual – Revision 2.2...
  • Page 7: Step 4 - Connecting The System

    Step 4 – Connecting the System A. Ensure sufficient power Depending on system configuration, your SD HTPC may draw up to 1600 Watts under full load. Hence, please make sure, your power outlet is ready for this amount of power draw when you have a configuration with multiple graphics cards.
  • Page 8: Step 5 - Connecting The Peripherals

    Razer Mamba Wireless Mouse Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Wireless Mouse Logitech K830 Keyboard/Touchpad Logitech MX5500 Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Logitech MX Performance Mouse Logitech K750 Wireless Keyboard Logitech K820 Keyboard/Touchpad SD Living Room PC User Manual – Revision 2.2...
  • Page 9: Step 6 - Ready To Roll

    Original Windows Disc: For a any scenarios that require to boot from the Windows DVD, like Automatic Repair or restoring a restore point from boot. Other software: Software that may have been provided by the manufacturers of your system’s components. SD Living Room PC User Manual – Revision 2.2...
  • Page 10: Diy Builder Guide

    1. Hardware Assembly (LEET Chassis only) Please follow this section if you purchased the LEET chassis by itself, i.e. not a fully pre-assembled system. It is important that you follow this guide step by step since the integration of high-end components may not be as straight forward as with standard full tower desktop chassis.
  • Page 11 H. Connect following cables step by step 6. Route 4 Pin Molex for LED lights strip power 1. USB 2.0 cable to SD card reader – make sure that 7. Route 12 Pin PCI-E cables for graphics card(s) the red wire is on the right side! (rear view) F.
  • Page 12: Software Setup

    A. LEET Monitor (recommended) To utilize the LEET’s built-in 7” front screen best, we recommend to install our LEET Monitor app. It constantly monitors and displays system status info on the LEET’s front screen. Please install the app as follows: 1.
  • Page 13: Best Practices

    Instead, we recommend to change the display off setting in your TV settings. Put the computer to sleep: “Never”– to change this, navigate to “Control Panel” >>> “Power Options”. RECOMMENDATION: Put your system to sleep rather than shutting it completely down. SD Living Room PC User Manual – Revision 2.2...
  • Page 14: Software & Apps

    7. “Drives”: Display all system partitions/drives and their respective full and remaining capacities. Settings: Right click on the SD icon in the bottom right of your taskbar to open the settings menu. – Date/Time Modes: Set your preferred date/time mode –...
  • Page 15: Backup & Restore

    C) If neither A) nor B) resolve your problem, click on “System Image Recovery“. It will ask you to “insert the final backup DVD”. Insert the “SD System Image” Blu-ray from your folder and click “Retry”. This will completely erase and clean install your System partition (C:). NOTE: All data on C: will be lost.
  • Page 16: Hardware

    4. Hardware A. Airflow and dust It is crucial for a your high-performance SD HTPC that its cooling performance is optimal at any point in time. Therefore, we recommend the following: Keep the area around your system as dust free as possible and from time to time inspect your system’s air in- and outtakes, and fans to make sure they are clear of dust.
  • Page 17: Manufacturing Log

    STEIGER DYNAMICS LLC 1181 ODDSTAD DR REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063, USA STEIGERDYNAMICS.COM SUPPORT@STEIGERDYNAMICS.COM TOLL-FREE: 1-855-915-9000 SD Living Room PC User Manual – Revision 2.2...

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