MilDef RB14 User Manual

MilDef RB14 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Workstation Computer RB14 User’s Guide ○...
  • Page 2 They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer. Copyright© 2020, MilDef Crete Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
  • Page 3 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. RF exposure warming This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 4 Federal Communications Commission regulatory compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by MilDef could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables must be used with this equipment.
  • Page 6 CE Declaration of Conformity The device is hereby confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EC) and Complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the RED 2014/53/EC Directive, if used for its intended use and that the following standards have been applied: EN55032 Class B: 2015/A11:2020...
  • Page 7 Power Conservation This workstation consumes less power compared to conventional consumer workstations. The power consumption may be further reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setup. It is recommended that the power saving features be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management features can conserve power without degrading system performance.
  • Page 8 Battery Precautions ⚫ Only use batteries designed for this workstation. Using incompatible battery types may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the workstation. ⚫ Do not remove the battery from the workstation while the workstation is powered on. ⚫ Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g.
  • Page 9 Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or environmentally friendly. Please recycle the packing materials in accordance with local regulations at the end of the product's service life. Notice: ⚫ The equipment may contain insignificant amount of hazardous substances for health and environment below control level.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............9 CHAPTER ONE - GETTING STARTED........11 ....................11 NPACKING ..................11 UICK PERATION ................13 PPEARANCE VERVIEW CHAPTER TWO - OPERATING INFORMATION ....... 17 ....................17 ORKPLACE .................... 17 UGGEDNESS ..............18 ORKING WITH OWER UTTON...
  • Page 11 Network Stack Configuration Sub-Menu ............. 50 CSM Configuration Sub-Menu ..............50 NVMe Configuration Sub-Menu ..............51 Intel® I210 Gigabit Network Connection Sub-Menu........51 Intel® Ethernet Connection (7) I219-LM Sub-Menu ........52 ..................53 HIPSET PCH-IO Configuration Sub-Menu ..............53 ..................54 ECURITY HDD Security Configuration Sub-Menu ............
  • Page 12: Chapter One - Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter One - Getting Started Unpacking The following components are along with your workstation. If there is any missing or damaged, please notify the dealer immediately. ⚫ Workstation Unit ⚫ AC Adapter ⚫ AC Power Cord ⚫ Utility DVD ⚫...
  • Page 13: Quick Operation

    Getting Started Quick Operation ⚫ Open the battery cover, insert the battery, and secure the battery cover by tightening the screw. ⚫ Connect the AC adapter with the workstation and start charging the battery for at least 10 minutes. ⚫ Turn ON the workstation by pressing the power switch.
  • Page 14: Appearance Overview

    Getting Started Appearance Overview Display and Base 1. Embedded Antennas (Optional): GPS, Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth x 2 2. LED Indicators 3. Power Button (Black) 4. Touchpad 5. Left-click and Right-click Chapter One - 13...
  • Page 15 Getting Started Right View Battery Optional 3 SATAIII SSD Optional 4 SATAIII SSD USB 3.1 Gen. 2 x 2 Optional GLAN RJ45 x 1 GLAN RJ45 x 1 Note: ➢ Please use shielded RJ45 LAN cable for LAN connection. Left View 1.
  • Page 16 Getting Started Rear View 1. DC-in Conn. (Military 2 pin) 2. Display Port x 1 3. VGA x 1 4. Serial Port DB9 x 2 (Default: COM1~2) 5. Optional Serial Port DB9 x 2 (Default: COM3~4) 6. Kensington Lock Slot Front View 1.
  • Page 17 Getting Started Bottom View 1. 2 2. 1 3. D/U Port Chapter One - 16...
  • Page 18: Chapter Two - Operating Information

    Operating Information Chapter Two - Operating Information Workplace A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Remember to avoid areas from: ⚫ Sudden or extreme changes in temperature. ⚫ Extreme heat. ⚫ Strong electromagnetic fields (near television set, motor rotation area, etc.).
  • Page 19: Working With Power Button

    Operating Information Working with Power Button The device is equipped with a heater kit to enable work under low temperature. The heater will heat up the LCD to the temperature for booting up the system. Also, the heater will constantly monitor LCD temperature. Once the temperature becomes lower, the heater will heat up again to maintain the temperature for operation.
  • Page 20: Operating System

    USB-interface drive, such as a USB thumb drive, and start the OS installation. Note: ➢ The functions for RB14 with Windows Server 2016 and 2019 will remain functional except that the driver and function are not supported by display and WLAN/ Bluetooth. Boot Up and POST...
  • Page 21 Operating Information Note: ➢ RB14 with nVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1050 MXM Card does not support multiple monitors before entering OS, so external monitor is unable to display in BIOS. Chapter Two - 20...
  • Page 22: Shut Down

    Operating Information Shut down Directly click “Shut down” from your OS to turn OFF the power of your workstation. Before shutting down, please remember to save any unfinished works and close the applications to prevent your SSD from suffering possible data loss or damage.
  • Page 23: Touchpad

    Operating Information Touchpad The touchpad can be enabled/ disabled by pressing [Fn] + [F12]. For more details, please refer the following table. Item Function Touchpad Single-Touch Left-click button Function as LEFT button of mouse Right-click button Function as RIGHT button of mouse Chapter Two - 22...
  • Page 24: Keyboard

    Operating Information Keyboard The keyboard is 83-Key full size with LED backlight. A sample layout is shown below. Function Key Combinations Description [Fn] + [F3] Decrease LCD brightness [Fn] + [F4] Increase LCD brightness [Fn] + [F5] Mute/ Unmute [Fn] + [F6] Volume down [Fn] + [F7] Volume up...
  • Page 25: Led Indicators

    *When your workstation sleeps, the S3 indicator pulsates on and off slowly. Managing Solid State Drive (SSD) RB14 has 4 slots for 2.5” type/ 7mm height SATAIII SSD. One SSD was pre-installed as the standard configuration. You can have the additional SSD installed, up to four SSDs.
  • Page 26: Rtc

    Operating Information For setting up the RAID, please use the Intel® RST (Rapid Storage Technology) to lay your system foundation on RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 configurations. The are two boot modes to select, Legacy & UEFI. Please follow the steps to use RAID function: In BIOS Set Up: 1.
  • Page 27: System Manager

    Operating Information System Manager System Manager is an app which allows user to access information (System, battery), and set RF device, function keys easily. 1. System information: 2. Battery information: Chapter Two - 26...
  • Page 28 Operating Information 3. RF Device control panel: 4. Function key control panel. Chapter Two - 27...
  • Page 29 Operating Information Available Function Items List None Open/ Execute a selected file Open URL in default browser Change display output Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Volume mute Launch on-screen keyboard Launch Windows Mobility Center Launch File Explorer Note: “System Manager”...
  • Page 30: Setting Wake On Lan

    Power Manager => check “Allow the workstation to turn off this device to save power” and “Allow this device to wake workstation” With MAC address of the target workstation, you can send Magic Packet to wake up your RB14 by suitable software. Chapter Two - 29...
  • Page 31: Using Kensington Lock Slot

    Operating Information Using Kensington Lock Slot Loop the lock cable around a stationary object such as a table and plug the Kensington Lock into the Kensington Lock Slot to lock it. Note: ➢ Kensington Lock is a widely available 3 party product.
  • Page 32: Installing Handle

    Managing Power Installing Handle To remove the handle cover plug Remove the 2 Screws (M3*8L). <S1> Remove the 2 Handle Cover Plug. <P1> To set the handle Insert the Handle into the slot of case. <H1> *notes Set the 2 Handle Cover Bracket. <B1> *notes Fix the Handle using 2 screws (M3*8L).
  • Page 33 Managing Power Ensure the handle groove and screw hole match Align the handle cover bracket to the hole, and then use a screwdriver to insert Chapter Two - 32...
  • Page 34: Installing Smart Card Reader (Option)

    Managing Power Installing Smart Card Reader (Option) RB14 has a smart card slot, with an embedded microcontroller, smart cards have the unique ability to store large amounts of data, carry out their own on-card functions (e.g., encryption and mutual authentication), and interact intelligently with a smart card reader.
  • Page 35: Chapter Three - Managing Power

    Managing Power Chapter Three - Managing Power AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions: ⚫ It powers the workstation from an external AC source. ⚫ It charges the workstation battery. The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (100V or 240V) and adjusts accordingly.
  • Page 36: Battery

    Second priority (Left) Battery Second priority First priority (Right) Optional Multi Battery Charger (MCRW) A Multi Battery Charger is designed for the battery of RB14, with this charger, you could charge two battery packs at one time. Chapter Three - 35...
  • Page 37 Managing Power Battery Characteristics Battery power will decrease gradually in storage. The rate depends on “self-discharge rate” and the storage environment. Self-discharge rate of rechargeable batteries is approximately 1% per day. High humidity and high temperature accelerate discharge. Very low temperature may “freeze” the battery chemicals thus decreases the capacity.
  • Page 38 Managing Power Battery Gauge You may check battery status from battery gauge in Windows. Click the power/battery icon to reveal the battery gauge window. Battery Power Saving Tips The workstation comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend the battery life by: ⚫...
  • Page 39: Battery Recalibration

    Managing Power Battery Recalibration Battery recalibration allows a user to calibrate the GAUGE IC parameter of the battery pack. When the battery stays fully charged or in a low charge state for a long period of time, it causes the battery gauge to have some minor discrepancies.
  • Page 40 Managing Power Note: ➢ Do not turn off the LCD and do not remove AC adapter during the recalibration. ➢ One cycle of recalibration process indicates “Charge to Full => Start Learn Mode => Discharge => Complete Learn Mode => Charge to Full”.
  • Page 41: Power Conservation

    Power LED indicator is OFF. USB 3.1 Fast charging RB14 provides one USB 3.1 fast charging port, which means that you can have faster charging than traditional standard USB 3.1 port. The following table shows details for USB 3.1 Fast Charging information:...
  • Page 42 Managing Power Mode USB3.1 Fast Charging port Features Fast charging Power off Battery No charging Normal charging Power on Battery Normal charging Fast charging Battery Fast charging Note: ➢ After enabling USB fast charging from USB CHARGE control in BIOS, please cold boot your workstation to activate this function.
  • Page 43: Chapter Four - Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter Four - BIOS Setup Press [F2] at boot up to enter BIOS setup. Use arrow keys to select options and [+/-] to modify them. When finished, move to “Exit” and press [Enter] then confirm save by pressing [Y]. Main Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main...
  • Page 44: Advanced Menu

    BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit CPU configuration Parameters ► CPU Configuration ► PCH-FW Configuration ►Trusted Computing ► RF Device Control ► EC Thermal Control →← : Select Screen ► AC In Boot Control ↑↓: Select Item ►...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Selections You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu. Feature Options Description Disabled CPU configuration Parameters Configuration Enabled PCH-FW Disabled Configure Management Engine Configuration Technology Parameters Enabled Trusted Disabled Trusted Computing Settings Computing Enabled Device Disabled RF Device Control Setting...
  • Page 46: Cpu Configuration Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup CPU Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Enables utilization of additional hardware Intel (VMX) Virtualization [Enabled] capabilities provided Technology by Intel® Trusted Intel Trusted Execution Technology [Enabled] Execution Technology. Changes require a full power cycle to take effect. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select...
  • Page 47: Trusted Computing Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup Trusted Computing Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Enables or Disables TPM20 Device Found BIOS support Firmware Version: security device. O.S. Vendor: will not show Security Device. Security Device Support [Enable] protocol INT1A Pending operation [None] interface will not be available.
  • Page 48: Ec Thermal Control Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup EC Thermal Control Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced EC Thermal Control EC Thermal Control Setting Thermal cooling trip point [87C] : Select Screen →← ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &...
  • Page 49: Usb Power Control Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup USB Power Control Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced USB Power Mode Setting: For AC Mode USB Power Mode only; Setting for S5 Enable/S5 Disable USB Power Control [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 50: It8786 Super Io Configuration Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup IT8786 Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Set Parameters of IT8786 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 (COMA) Super IO Chip IT8786 ►Serial Port 1 Configuration ►Serial Port 2 Configuration ►Serial Port 3 Configuration ►Serial Port 4 Configuration →←...
  • Page 51: Network Stack Configuration Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup Network Stack Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack [Enabled] Network Stack Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled] Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled] Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled] Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled] IPSEC Certificate [Enabled] PXE boot wait time →←...
  • Page 52: Nvme Configuration Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup NVMe Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced NVMe Configuration No NVMe Device Found →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Intel®...
  • Page 53: Intel® Ethernet Connection (7) I219-Lm Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup Intel® Ethernet Connection (7) I219-LM Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Click to configure the PORT CONFIGURATION MENU network device port. ►NIC Configuration Blinks LEDs PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION UEFI Driver: →← : Select Screen Adapter PBA: ↑↓: Select Item Chip Type Enter: Select PCI Device ID...
  • Page 54: Chipset Menu

    BIOS Setup Chipset Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit PCH Parameters ► PCH-IO Configuration →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &...
  • Page 55: Security Menu

    BIOS Setup Security Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Secure Boot Password Description Configuration If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.
  • Page 56 BIOS Setup Setting Password Once you set HDD passwords successfully, you must enter user password to boot in the future. The master password provides an alternative entry in case the user password is lost. Clearing the master password in BIOS setup will also clear the current user password.
  • Page 57: Boot Menu

    BIOS Setup Boot Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Set the system boot Fixed Boot Order Priorities order. Boot Option #1 [UEFI Hard Disk: Windows Boot Manger] Boot Option #2 [UEFI NVNE] Boot Option #3 [UEFI CD/DVD] →←...
  • Page 58: Save & Exit Menu

    BIOS Setup Save & Exit Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Reset the system after Save Options saving the changes. Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Default Options Restore Defaults →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Boot Override Enter: Select...
  • Page 59: Chapter Five - Drivers And Applications

    Drivers and Applications Chapter Five - Drivers and Applications The Utility DVD includes all the drivers for the installed devices in your workstation. Please consult the dealer if there is any driver missing. Also, through Device Manager in Windows, you are able to perform “Driver Update” or check if there are still drivers for the devices needed to be installed.
  • Page 60: Chapter Six - Specifications

    Specifications Chapter Six - Specifications Platform Intel® Coffee Lake Platform Processor Intel® Xeon® E-2176M Processor Chipset Intel® CM246 Chipset Memory Max. 64GB Industrial grade DDR4 SO-DIMM x 4, 2400MHz ECC/ non ECC Graphics ⚫ Intel® UHD Graphics P630 ⚫ Optional nVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1050 4GB graphic add-on card Display ⚫...
  • Page 61: Storage

    Specifications Storage ⚫ 2.5” SATAIII SSD ⚫ Interface: SATAIII ⚫ Height: ⚫ Industrial grade Note: ➢ The SSD supports hot swap but not for the one with the Operating System. ➢ Standard: 1 SATAIII SSD (Left side) Optional: SATAIII SSD (Left side) SATAIII SSD (Right side) Keyboard ⚫...
  • Page 62: I/O Ports

    Specifications I/O Ports Left: ⚫ Audio/Line-in/Microphone x 1 ⚫ USB 3.1 Gen. 2 x 1 ⚫ USB 3.1 Gen. 2 x 1 (Fast Charging) Right: ⚫ GLAN RJ45 x 1 ⚫ Optional 2 GLAN RJ45 x 1 ⚫ USB 3.1 Gen. 2 x 2 Rear: ⚫...
  • Page 63: Power

    Specifications Power AC Adapter: ⚫ AC Input: 100 - 240V ⚫ Frequency: 50/60Hz ⚫ DC Output: 19V/10.5A ⚫ Maximum Power: 200 Watts DC-in: ⚫ Standard DC-in 19V ⚫ Optional DC-in 12~32V (BVA & Surge Protector) Battery Pack (BRWB3B) : ⚫ Type: Lithium Ion battery ⚫...
  • Page 64: Environmental

    Specifications Environmental ⚫ Temperature: Standard Operating: -20ºC ~ +60ºC Optional Operating: -30ºC ~ +60ºC Storage Temperature: -40ºC ~ +70ºC ⚫ Humidity: 5~95% Non-condensing operating 95% maximum storage ⚫ Altitude: 0 ~ 4,572 meters (0 ~ 15,000 feet) operating Certifications CE, FCC, WEEE, REACH, RoHS2.0, IP65, MIL-STD-810H, Optional MIL-STD-461G, Optional G.A.
  • Page 65: Chapter Seven - Optional Devices

    Optional Devices Chapter Seven - Optional Devices Graphics nVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1050 4GB graphic add-on card GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 NVIDIA® CUDA™ Cores: Core clock: 1354MHz Memory Size: 4GB GDDR5 Memory Clock: 7.0 Gbps Memory Interface Width: 128-bit Max. Board power: Form Factor: MXM graphics module version 3.1, Type A Dimension:...
  • Page 66: Memory Card

    Optional Devices Memory Card The memory card will expand your memory to facilitate better system performance. Industrial grade DDR4 SO-DIMM x 4 is available, supporting 8/16GB, ECC/non-ECC DDR4 2400 memory cards. The maximum capacity is 64GB. Trust Platform Module (TPM2.0) There is an optional Trust Platform Module (TPM2.0) equipped with this workstation for users to strengthen the security.
  • Page 67: Multi Battery Charger (Mcrw)

    Optional Devices Multi Battery Charger (MCRW) The Multi Battery Charger is designed for the battery of RB14, with this charger, you could charge two battery packs at one time. Electronic characteristics ⚫ DC Input Range: 12 ~ 32V with BVA ⚫...
  • Page 68: Chapter Eight - Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and Service Chapter Eight - Maintenance and Service Cleaning ALWAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the system and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth.
  • Page 69: Rma & E-Rma Service

    Maintenance and Service RMA & E-RMA Service If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA. Shipping instructions: Remove any personal disks or other media. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g.
  • Page 70 E-RMA service. Login E-RMA service platforn Crete’s website Instructions : www.mildef.com.tw => SERVICE/SUPPORT menu => E-RMA Fill out the RMA Request Form to apply for an RMA number. *Please follow the instruction below for RMA Form Example: SERVICE/SUPPORT menu => E-RMA => Category => RMA Form Example Check the status on the website after you receive the issued number.

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