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MaxPac 8241 XRA1/2/3
User Operation and Maintenance Guide
Operating and Maintaining Your MaxPac 8241 XRA1/2/3
Transportable Workstation
MaxVision Corporation
495 Production Avenue
Madison, AL 35758, USA
Part Number: 209-0063-0

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  • Page 1 MaxPac 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Operating and Maintaining Your MaxPac 8241 XRA1/2/3 Transportable Workstation MaxVision Corporation 495 Production Avenue Madison, AL 35758, USA Part Number: 209-0063-0...

  • Page 2: Warranties And Liabilities

    Software has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. MaxVision's entire liability, and your sole and exclusive remedy shall be, at MaxVision's option, either to (a) correct or help you work around or avoid a reproducible Error or (b) replace defective diskettes or compact disks. Any replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Limited Software Warranty Period.

  • Page 3: Copyright

    Agreement. General. This Agreement is the entire agreement between you and MaxVision relative to the Product and the Software, and supersedes all prior written statements, proposals or agreements relative to its subject matter. It may be modified only by a writing executed by an authorized representative of MaxVision.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Contents Legal and Related Information Warranties and Liabilities ............................. ii Copyright ................................iii Trademarks ................................. iii Regulatory Approvals ............................iii Warnings ................................iii Chapter 1: Quick Start Setup for MaxPac 8241 XRA Systems ................1 Documentation Conventions ..........................
  • Page 5 Resetting the Motherboard BIOS ........................78 Appendix C: Screws and Required Tools ......................80 Screws ................................80 Required Tools ..............................81 Appendix D: Contacting MaxVision Support (RMA and Serial Numbers) ............82 Repairing/Replacing Products/Accessories ...................... 82 Contacting Technical Support and RMA Numbers ................... 82...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Quick Start Setup For Maxpac 8241 Xra Systems

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Chapter 1: Quick Start Setup for MaxPac 8241 XRA Systems...

  • Page 7: Documentation Conventions

    Inspect the box the system arrived in. If there is any unusual damage to the box, make note of the damage on the delivery form and contact MaxVision support (see Appendix D for more details).

  • Page 8: Re-Shipping The System

    Damage caused by shipping systems using unapproved Explorer cases (including Explorer cases intended for use with other MaxPac systems) and/or other packaging materials is NOT covered by MaxVision's warranty. Unpacking the System MaxPac 8241 XRA systems are always shipped in an associated Explorer case. Depending on the configuration of your system –...

  • Page 9: Setting-Up Your Maxpac

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 1-3 6) Slide the MaxPac all the way out until it is resting on the lid of the Explorer case. 7) Gently lift the MaxPac system. Keeping your back straight, bending at the knees and using your legs as much as possible, take the system out of the box and place it on the cleared area noted in point (2) above.
  • Page 10 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Tilting the System 1) Place one hand underneath the system and the other hand on top of the system (Figure 1-4). Press down lightly with the hand on top of the system while gently pulling the bottom of the system forward with your other hand.
  • Page 11 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 1-8 Figure 1-9 4) Plug the power cord into the main power input port, which is located on the left-hand side of the system, and then plug the other end of the cable into a suitable power outlet. Observe the main (hard) power switch to the right of the power input port (Figure 1-10) Figure 1-10 Opening the Screens (Dual-Screen System)
  • Page 12 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide 2) While continuing to press down on the release catch, pull the second screen away from the system; unfold this second screen completely as shown in Figure 1-12. Note: You may hear a squeaking noise when you unfold the second screen. This is caused by the polyurethane clutch and is part of the friction mechanism that holds the screen steady.

  • Page 13: Powering-Up Your Maxpac

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Powering-Up Your MaxPac 1) Ensure that the main (hard) power switch – the switch located just to the left of the main power input connector – is in its ON position (Figure 1-17). Note: When the unit is being moved or serviced, ensure that the main power switch is in its OFF position.
  • Page 14 3) Once you have completed all of the steps presented by the setup wizard, click the Finish button, which will cause the system to automatically reboot itself. 4) Observe the default MaxVision desktop appear on the screen: 5) Note that, upon this first reboot, all three screens may not initially be active (although the screen drivers are loaded for both graphics boards, in rare cases they may not be enabled and/or properly configured).

  • Page 15: Registering/Activating Your Os

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide If the ordering of the screens is not as shown below, simply drag the screen icons into the correct position. Ensure that the center screen (number '1') is set to be the primary display. When you've finished making chances, click the Apply button.

  • Page 16: Shutting Down The System

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Shutting Down the System In order to shut the system down gracefully you must perform the following steps: 1) Close down any applications that are currently running. 2) Use the Start > Shut Down command. 3) Select one of the following options in the pull-down menu: •...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Setting-Up The Software/Devices/Network/Raid Array

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Chapter 2: Setting-Up the Software/Devices/Network/RAID Array...

  • Page 18: Setting-Up The Network

    The easiest way to test your network connection is to invoke your web browser and visit a website such as www.MaxVision.com. In the event of any problems or special requirements, you should first consult your on-site IT representative (if the problems persist, contact MaxVision support as discussed in Appendix D).

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Screens

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Adjusting the Screens In the case of a dual-display or triple-display configuration, each screen has a set of controls mounted on the top of the display (Figure 2-2). (In the case of a single-display system, these controls are located on the left-hand side of the unit next to the CD/DVD optical drive.) Figure 2-2.
  • Page 20 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-3 Installing the Web-Based 3ware Software If you reload your operating system, then you will also need to reload the appropriate RAID driver followed by 3ware's 3DM 2 web-based RAID management application as follows: 1) Power-up the system.
  • Page 21 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Building a New 3ware RAID 5 Array from Scratch The discussions in this section assume that you have an existing system disk and – for one reason or another – have installed three new/empty data disks. 1) Start to power-up the system.
  • Page 22 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10 6) Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the Stripe Size item, and then press the <Enter> key to access an associated pop-up dialog (Figure 2-10). 7) Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the 256 KB option, and then press the <Enter> key to select this option.
  • Page 23 (note that this mode significantly improves performance, but it can result in a loss of data in the event of a power failure, so MaxVision STRONGLY recommends the use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with your system).
  • Page 24 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-17. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard 18) Click the Next button to be presented with the Select Disk to Initialize screen. Click the Disk 1 item as shown in Figure 2-18. Figure 2-18 Figure 2-19 19) Click the Next button to be presented with the Select Disk to Convert screen.
  • Page 25 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-20. The Completing the Wizard dialog 21) Observe that the Disk Management area of the Computer Management dialog now shows Disk 1 as being a Dynamic disk that is – as yet – unallocated as shown in Figure 2-21.
  • Page 26 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-21. Disk 1 is – as yet - unallocated Note: In the case of the system used in this example, the system disk was 120 GB in size, while the three data disks used to form the RAID array were each 400 GB in size.
  • Page 27 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-22. Select the New Volume option 23) Observe the New Volume Wizard appear as shown in Figure 2-23. Figure 2-23. The New Volume Wizard...
  • Page 28 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide 24) Click the Next button to be presented with the Select Volume Type screen. Click the Simple option as shown in Figure 2-24. Figure 2-24 Figure 2-25 25) Click the Next button to be presented with the Select Disk screen. Ensure that the Disk 1 item is selected and appears in the Selected column on the right-hand side of the dialog as shown in Figure 2-25.
  • Page 29 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-28. The Completing the Wizard dialog Figure 2-29. Disk 1 is now shown as being Dynamic, Online, and Healthy...
  • Page 30 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Rebuilding an Existing (Failed) 3ware RAID 5 Array The discussions in this section assume that you originally have a good, working RAID 5 array. In this case, if you double-click the Connect to 3DM 2 icon on your desktop and login to the ensuing webpage using the default password (which is 3ware), you will see that the status of your array looks something like that shown in Figure 2-30.
  • Page 31 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide 4) Remove the failed drive and replace it with a good drive of the same type and capacity (remember that we only removed the drive above in order to simulate a catastrophic failure scenario).
  • Page 32 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-34 Figure 2-35...
  • Page 33 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-36 Figure 2-37...

  • Page 34: Configuring The Raid Array (With Hot Spare And System Partition On Raid Array)

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide 12) Observe that the replacement drive has now been incorporated into the RAID 5 array as illustrated in Figure 2-38 (note that this array is still shown as being DEGRADED). Figure 2-38 When the new disk has been fully integrated into the array, the interface will reflect the completion of the rebuild.
  • Page 35 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide occupies disks 00, 01, and 02, leaving disk 03 as the hot-spare (note that this is the initial/default configuration; once the hot-spare disk has been deployed as discussed below, the failed-and- replaced disk will assume the role of the new hot-spare).
  • Page 36 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-43 Figure 2-42 3) Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight disks 00, 01, and 02 in turn; as each disk is highlighted, press the <Enter> key to select it (selected disks are indicated with an asterisk '*' character as shown in Figure 2-43).
  • Page 37 [note that this mode significantly improves performance, but it can result in a loss of data in the event of a power failure, so MaxVision STRONGLY recommends the use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with your system.
  • Page 38 DVD supplied by MaxVision in the drive and reboot as discussed in point 20 below. However, before proceeding to point 21, remove the bootable recovery DVD supplied by MaxVision from the drive and replace it with the first disk from your own image.
  • Page 39 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide 21) Click the Recovery item to be presented with the first page from the Restore Data Wizard (Figure 2-53). 22) Click the Next button to be presented with the Archive Selection screen (Figure 2-54). Figure 2-54 Figure 2-55 23) Ensure that the CD Drive item in the left-hand selection pane is expanded (if not, click the '+'...
  • Page 40 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide 26) Select the NTFS (C) option (a tick-mark indicates that the option has been selected) and then click the NEXT button to be presented with the Restored Partition Location page (Figure 2-57). 27) Select the Unallocated (Disk 1) item and then click the Next button to be presented with the Restored Partition Type page (Figure 2-58).
  • Page 41 Soft Power button to boot-up into Windows. Note: Once you have re-loaded the original MaxVision-supplied image, you will also have to re- run the initialization procedures – including re-activating/re-registering your OS license – as described earlier in this manual.
  • Page 42 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-64 Figure 2-65 Figure 2-66...
  • Page 43 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Rebuilding an Existing (Failed) 3ware RAID 5 Array The discussions in this section assume that you originally have a good, working RAID 5 array (consisting of 3 drives for the array and 1 Hot Spare). In this case, if you double-click the Connect to 3DM 2 icon on your desktop and login to the ensuing webpage using the default password (which is 3ware), you will see that the status of your array looks something like that shown in Figure 2-67.
  • Page 44 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 2-68 Figure 2-69 5) Start to power-up the system. When you see the BIOS message "<Alt-3> to access 3ware BIOS Manager", press and hold the <ALT> (alternate) key and – while still holding this key – press the number "3"...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3: Module Replacement And Upgrade Procedures For Maxpac 8241 Xra Systems

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Chapter 3: Module Replacement and Upgrade Procedures for MaxPac 8241 XRA Systems...

  • Page 46: Introduction

    MaxPac unit. Note: Generally speaking, you should only access the MaxPac internals under the direction of MaxVision support. In some cases, performing unauthorized procedures or using components that have not been tested and approved by MaxVision may invalidate your warranty.

  • Page 47: Opening The Display Assembly Into Its Service Position

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Opening the Display Assembly into its Service Position In order to replace and/or upgrade modules inside the MaxPac system, it is necessary to open the display assembly into its service position as discussed below. 1) Lay the system flat on the table on top of a piece of firm, non-abrasive foam (or similar material) capable of supporting the system's weight as shown in Figure 3-1.

  • Page 48: Separating The Inner Chassis From The Outer Chassis

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-6 Figure 3-5 7) Pull the support stands down to their maximum extended (service) position as illustrated in Figure 3-6 (ensure that, when you release the supports, their spring mechanism expands them back into their locked position).
  • Page 49 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-9 Figure 3-10 Figure 3-11 Figure 3-12 4) Remove the shadowbox mending bracket as illustrated in Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-13. Then remove the screw holding the display port cable bracket (Figure 3-14). Figure 3-13 Figure 3-14 5) Remove the display port cable bracket and disconnect the display port cables (Figures 3-15 and...
  • Page 50 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-15 Figure 3-16 6) Slide the display port cables through the gap in the shadow box. Bend the sheet metal if need be to avoid damaging the cables. (Figure 3-17) Figure 3-17 Figure 3-18 7) Disconnect the display power cables from the internal power ports as illustrated in Figure 3-18.

  • Page 51: Separating The Screens From The Outer Chassis

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-21 Figure 3-22 Note: As the weight of the inner chassis is removed, the display assembly and outer chassis will topple over if not being held securely 10) Next, the display assembly should be rotated down as illustrated in Figure 3-22. Separating the Screens from the Outer Chassis 1) Remove the inner chassis from the outer chassis as discussed earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 52 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-26 Figure 3-25 4) Unscrew the 16 screws holding the outer chassis to the display assembly (Marked in red in Figure 3-27). Then pull the display cables through the hole of the lid (Figure 3-28). Figure 3-27 Figure 3-28 5) Remove the scissor leg support and set it aside (Figure 3-29).

  • Page 53: Replacing The Lcds

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Replacing the LCDs 1) Remove the displays from the outer chassis as previously discussed. 2) Remove the two screws holding the bottom left bracket holding the display cables together (Figures 3-30 and 3-31). Figure 3-30 Figure 3-31 3) Open the pivoting bracket to allow the cables to be released.
  • Page 54 7) Open the top left bracket, and remove the top right one. Remove the shim as well (Figures 3-39 and 3-40). Figure 3-40 Figure 3-39 8) The main screen assembly can now be removed and replaced with one supplied by MaxVision. (Figure 3-41).
  • Page 55 Figure 3-42 Figure 3-43 10) Turn the assembly around and remove the top bracket holding the display, and the display can be removed and replaced with a display assembly provided by MaxVision (Figures 3-44 and 3-45). Figure 3-44 Figure 3-45...

  • Page 56: Memory

    3) Observe that the memory sticks are keyed such that they can only be inserted one way. Take the new (replacement) memory stick sent to you by MaxVision support and gently press it down into the original slot on the motherboard.

  • Page 57: Pci Cards (General)

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide PCI Cards (General) 1) Open the display assembly into its service position as discussed earlier in this chapter. 2) If you are replacing an existing PCI card, use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the 6-32 screw attaching the card’s retaining bracket to the inner chassis.

  • Page 58: Graphics Card

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Graphics Card In the case of a dual-screen MaxPac system, the graphics for both screens will be handled by a single PCI Express card discussed in the following section. By comparison, in the case of a triple- screen system, the center and right-hand screens will be driven by the Primary PCI Express card, while the left-hand screen will be driven by a second PCI Express graphics card.

  • Page 59: Hard Drive Magazine (Also Individual Hard Drives)

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Note: Ensure that the tongue on the new/replacement card’s faceplate lines up with the slot in the chassis (you may have to bend the tongue slightly in the case of a new card). In this system there is no plastic latch holding the rear of the PCI Express card.

  • Page 60: Optical Drive (Cd/Dvd)

    Make sure that when replacing the upper binding bar that the tabs go into these slots. Note: In order to easily identify these disks, MaxVision serial numbers are affixed to the bottom edge (the small white strips shown toward the bottom of the drives in Figure 3-60). Recording the positions and serial numbers of your disks for each MaxPac is advisable.

  • Page 61: Optical Drive (Cd/Dvd) Backplane

    Figure 3-65 7) Gently remove the CD/DVD backplane as illustrated in Figure 3-66. 8) Present the replacement CD/DVD backplane supplied by MaxVision support to the inner chassis and perform the steps described above in reverse order.

  • Page 62: External Cooling Fan Assembly

    (4 per fan) attaching the fans to the internal chassis (Figure 3-69) and then gently lift the fan assembly away from the inner chassis (Figure 3-70). 4) Present the replacement fan assembly supplied by MaxVision support to the inner chassis and perform the steps described above in reverse order.

  • Page 63: Cpu Cooling Fans

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-69 Figure 3-70 CPU Cooling Fans 1) Open the display assembly into its service position as discussed earlier in this chapter. 2) There are two screws on either side of the cooling fan assembly. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen these captured screws (Figures 3-71 and 3-72).

  • Page 64: Main Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    CPU damage. Main Power Supply Unit (PSU) Depending on the problem you are experiencing – and as directed by MaxVision support – you may need to replace the entire power supply as discussed below. 1) Open the display assembly into its service position as discussed earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 65 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-79 Figure 3-80 5) Disconnect the two EPS12V 8-pin (4 x 2) power connectors from the motherboard. Pull the connector up while using a flat-blade screwdriver to push the top of the release catch (facing the interior of the chassis) into the body of the connector (Figures 3-81 and 3-82).

  • Page 66: Motherboard

    (Figure 3-86). Figure 3-85 Figure 3-86 8) Take the new main power supply unit supplied by MaxVision support and incorporate it into the system by performing the steps described above in reverse order. Motherboard Replacing the motherboard is non-trivial. It is easy to damage the motherboard unless one has the appropriate tools and training.
  • Page 67 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-87 Figure 3-88 Figure 3-89 5) Remove the screws from the sides and bottom of the shadow box as shown in Figure 3-88 and 3- 89. Then remove the shadowbox and set it aside. Figure 3-90 Figure 3-91...
  • Page 68 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide 6) Remove the screws holding the speaker assembly in place and disconnect the power cable (Figures 3-90 and 3-91). 7) Remove the audio header cable and the grounding screw from the motherboard as indicated in red in Figure 3-92.
  • Page 69 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-96 Figure 3-97 10) Disconnect the internal dual USB cable as shown in Figure 3-98. Then disconnect the fan headers of the power supply fan assembly and the system fan assembly as illustrated in Figures 3-99 and 3-100.
  • Page 70 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure 3-102 Figure 3-103 13) Under the direction of MaxVision support carefully remove the CPU from its socket as illustrated in Figures 3-104 and 3-105. Observe the keying of the CPU into its socket (marked in red). Figure 3-104 Figure 3-105 14) Remove the memory modules as described earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 71: Appendix A: Creating And Using Backup Images (Including Restoring Your Os)

    This is the worst-case scenario. It assumes that your system has undergone some catastrophic failure such that – under the direction of MaxVision support – you are going to replace your primary hard drive(s) and/or restore the original MaxVision-supplied image. In this case, you will lose any applications and data that you have installed, loaded, or created on your main “C:”...
  • Page 72 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure A-1 Figure A-2 4) Use the mouse to select the Acronis item as shown in Figure A-1. 5) Following the splash screen (Figure A-2), under the Pick a Task heading, select the Backup option (the top item) as illustrated in Figure A-3.
  • Page 73 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure A-7 Figure A-8 Figure A-10 Figure A-9 Figure A-11 Figure A-12...
  • Page 74 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure A-14 Figure A-13 Figure A-15 Figure A-16 Figure A-17 Figure A-18...
  • Page 75 OS if you re-load the image onto a different machine. Prior to shipment from MaxVision the Microsoft SYSPREP utility is used to clear out the license number and other settings following system test. If you create your own image, and if SYSPREP is not run, and you subsequently load your image onto another MaxPac system, then Microsoft will require activation before use (no 30 day grace period).
  • Page 76 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure A-21 Figure A-22 Figure A-23 Figure A-24 Figure A-26 Figure A-25...
  • Page 77 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure A-27 Figure A-28 Figure A-30 Figure A-29 Figure A-31 Figure A-32...
  • Page 78 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure A-33 Figure A-34 Figure A-36 Figure A-35 Figure A-38 Figure A-37...
  • Page 79 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Figure A-39 Figure A-40...

  • Page 80: Appendix B: Regular System Maintenance

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Appendix B: Regular System Maintenance Cleaning Interior Dust You should periodically check your system for the presence of interior dust and clean the enclosure as required. (The frequency of such checks will be strongly dependent on your situation. Perhaps not surprisingly, systems deployed in a desert environment, for example, will typically require such cleaning more often than systems located in less rigorous settings.) In order to clean the interior you should perform the following steps:...
  • Page 81 Phillips #2 screwdriver) and then remove the filter frame (Figure B-2) and the filter itself (Figure B-3). Figure B-1 Figure B-2 Figure B-3 3) The filter recharge kit (MaxVision Part Number 228-0002-0) comprises a pump spray cleaner and an aerosol spray containing replacement oil (Figure B-4). Figure B-4...
  • Page 82 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide 4) Place the filter on a working surface that is protected by some form of absorbent, disposable material (Figure B-5). Figure B-5 Figure B-6 5) It is recommended that you first tap the filter on the work surface to dislodge any large embedded dirt particles, and then gently brush it with a soft bristle brush.

  • Page 83: Resetting The Motherboard Bios

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Resetting the Motherboard BIOS In the event that your motherboard BIOS is corrupted or lost completely (this could be caused by failure of the lithium battery, electrostatic discharge, a major power surge, or user error), you may reset the BIOS as follows: 1) Power the system down completely (a simple Start >...
  • Page 84 MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide 5) Use the arrow keys to select the OK option, and then press the <Enter> key to select this item and to load the optimal defaults for your system. 6) Press the <F10> key to save and exit the BIOS. This will cause a confirmation form to appear on the screen.

  • Page 85: Appendix C: Screws And Required Tools

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Appendix C: Screws and Required Tools Screws The various screws used in a MaxPac 8241-Series X-Class system are illustrated approximately full size as shown in Figure C-1 Figure C-1. Screws used in MaxPac 8220-Series X-Class systems...

  • Page 86: Required Tools

    MaxPac Single/Dual/Triple-Screen 8241 XRA1/2/3 User Operation and Maintenance Guide Required Tools Note: It is extremely important that you use only high-quality tools so as to avoid any slippage and stripping of screw heads and threads. Note: It is highly recommended that you use magnetized screwdrivers so as to prevent screws from dropping inside the case and/or aiding in retrieving them if they do drop inside the case.

  • Page 87: Appendix D: Contacting Maxvision Support (Rma And Serial Numbers)

    MaxVision will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number to the customer. The customer is required to ship the product referencing the RMA number on the outside of the original (or equivalent) packaging with a copy of MaxVision’s RMA form if provided. The return shipment must be sent insured and prepaid to:...

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