3.1 Removing the Top Cover ……...……………………………….….…………………..29 3.2 Installing CPU ………………………………………………………………….……………32 3.3 Installing SO-DIMM Memory…………………………………..…………….……………35 3.4 Installing a Mini-PCIe/mSATA Card…………….…………….……...………………..36 3.5 Installing Antennas ………………...………..….……..………...….…………………...…37 3.6 Installing Thermal Pad……….…………..……….…………………………………………..39 3.7 Installing Top Cover…………………...…………….…………………………………………39 Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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4.5.2 User Password …….…………………………………………………..………………73 4.6 Boot Setup …...……….….……………………………...…..….…..………..…………..…73 4.6.1 Setup Prompt Timeout………………………….……………………………………..73 4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State…………………..……………………………………………73 4.6.3 Quiet Boot ……………………………………………………….………………..……73 4.6.4 Fast Boot ……………..………………………………………………………………...74 4.7 Save & Exit …...……….….………………….…..….…..………………………....74 Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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6.4 Installing a PB-400/410-COM Module…………..…………………………….…………………….89 6.5 Installing a PB-400/410-DIO Module…………..………………………….……………………….91 6.6 Installing a High Speed CMI Module…………..………………….……………………….93 6.7 Installing a CFM-PoE Module…………..…………………….……………………………101 6.8 Installing a CFM-IGN Power Ignition Module…………..……………………………….105 Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Before sending your product in, you will need to fill in a Spectra RMA Request Form and obtain a RMA number from us. Please go to www.spectra.de/RMA to fill in this form. Our staff is available at any time to provide you with the most friendly and immediate service.
Repaired items will be shipped along with a "Repair Report" detailing the findings and actions taken. Technical Support and Assistance 1. Visit the Spectra website at www.spectra.de where you can find the latest information about the product. 2. Contact our technical support team or sales representative for technical support if you need additional assistance.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel: Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
Note: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged. Ordering Information Model No. Product Description Spectra PowerBox 9/8th Generation Intel® Xeon® and Core™ Processors, Extreme Performance, Compact and Modular Rugged Workstation Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
1.1 Overview The Spectra PowerBox 410 is a rugged workstation specifically designed to satisfy demands for the high-performance computing platform. Based on LGA 1151 socket and Intel® C246 chipset, the system supports 9th/8th generation Intel Xeon® and Core™ processors (formerly codenamed Coffee Lake S) with up to 8 cores and 64 GB memory capacity.
AT/ATX Mode Select Switch Used to customized I/O output with optional Used to select AT or ATX power mode modules Removable 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD Bay Used to insert a 2.5” SATA HDD/SSD Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Used to connect a DVI monitor or connect Used to customized I/O output with optional optional split cable for dual display mode modules Display Port Used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort interface Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
POE LAN Module to Board Connectors IGN_PH1 IGN Module to Board Connector Power 1~3 +5V / +12V Power Output Connectors FS_1 Input Power Fuse 15A Connector LED_B1 System LED Connector Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Function DIP3 DIP4 0V(RI) ON (Default) ON (Default) COM2 Location Function DIP5 DIP6 0V(RI) ON (Default) ON (Default) COM3 Location Function DIP7 DIP8 0V(RI) ON (Default) ON (Default) COM4 Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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Disable Reset1: System Reset Button Button Definition Button Definition Push Reset System Push Reset System CLR_CMOS1: Clear CMOS Switch Definition 1-2 (Left) Normal Status (Default) 2-3 (Right) Clear CMOS Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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Steady Orange 100Mbps Network Link 10Mbps Network Link FAN1: External PWM Fan Connector Connector Type: Terminal Block 1X4 3-pin, 3.5mm pitch Definition 1 2 3 4 +12V SENSE Control Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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65°C < System Temp ≤ 70°C Blue TEMP LED 70°C < System Temp ≤ 75°C 75°C < System Temp Blinking Red The TEMP LED is only available when IGN module is installed. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
1. Turn over the unit to have the bottom side face up, loosen the 6 screws on the bottom cover and place them aside for later use. 2. Remove the bottom cover from the chassis. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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3. Loosen the 4 screws. Pull out 4 latches as marked on photo. 4. Hold front and rear panel and lift up the body of unit vertically. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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5. Turn over the body of the unit and place it gently. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Locate the CPU socket, remove the protection cover on it. Press the CPU socket lever and pull it aside away from the socket to unlock it. Pull back the lever to open the socket. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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Align the notches on CPU with the alignment post on socket. The notches of socket provide the space for fingers while lowering the CPU, hold the CPU by the edges toward the notches and insert the CPU gently. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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Flip the corner of thermal pad and fasten the heatsink with provided 4 screws. The yellow surface is part of the thermal pad. Do not tear it off as it would affect the thermal conductivity. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
2. Insert a SO-DIMM at a 45-degree angle until its edge connector is connected to SO-DIMM socket firmly. 3. Press down the module until the retaining clips snap back in place. Upper socket Lower socket Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Insert the Mini-PCIe card at a 45-degree angle until its edge connector is connected firmly into slot. For 3G/4G Mini-PCIe card, please install onto CN3 slot. 45° 45° CN3,4,6 slot CN3 slot Press the card down and secure it with 2 screws. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
For antenna 3, please pull off the rear panel by loosening the 10 D-Sub jack screws on rear panel firstly, and penetrate the antenna jack through the hole at both sides as illustrated. 3. For antenna 1 and antenna 2, put on washer and fasten the nut with antenna jack. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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4. Assemble the antenna and antenna jack together. 5. Attach the RF connector at another end of cable onto the module. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
3.6 Installing Thermal Pad Note: The Spectra PowerBox 410 series don’t need to additional installation of the PCH thermal pad. The yellow surface is part of the thermal pad. Do not tear it off as it would affect the thermal conductivity.
3.8 Installing Bottom Cover 1. Place the bottom cover back to system. 2. Fasten the bottom cover with 6 screws. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
2.5KgF. 3.10 Installing a SATA Hard Drive at Front Side 1. Locate the removable HDD bay and loosen the screw. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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3. Make the bottom side of the HDD face up, place the HDD bracket on it. Ensure the direction of bracket is correct and use 4 provided screws to assemble HDD and HDD bracket together. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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4. Align the HDD bracket assembly with the entrance of removable HDD bay. Holding the rotating arm and insert the HDD bracket until the connector of HDD contact the SATA connector firmly. 5. Place the rotating arm back and fasten the screw. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
1. Locate the SIM card slot at front side. 2. Insert a SIM card into SIM slot with the gold contacts facing up. Please pay attention to the insert orientation as illustrated. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
3.12 Installing the CMOS Battery 1. Locate the removable CMOS Battery and loosen the screw. 2. Pull out the CMOS battery bracket with assistance of a tweezer. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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3. Insert a CMOS battery in the battery slot. 4. Insert the battery bracket firmly and fasten the screw. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Fasten the cover by using the two screws. 3.14 Installing an External Fan Prepare an external fan. Loosen the 2 screws halfway on mounting frame before attempting to install it. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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Slide the FAN into the middle groove of chassis as illustrated. Tighten the 2 screws to fix it onto chassis. Move the fan to the center of chassis. Tighten the 2 screws marked on photo to secure it. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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Connect the FAN cable to external fan power connector at rear panel. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
3.15 Wall Mount Brackets Spectra PowerBox 410 series offers wall mount brackets that customers can install system on the wall in convenient and economical ways. 1. The mounting holes are at the bottom side of system. Use provided 8 screws to fasten the bracket on each side.
3.16 DIN-Rail Mount Brackets Spectra PowerBox 410 series offers DIN-Rail Mount that customer can install system on the DIN Rail. 1. Please refer to section 3.15 Wall Mount Brackets to install mounting bracket at both sides of system. 2. Fasten 2 DIN rail mounting clips to mounting brackets on both sides with provided 4 screws as illustrated.
The 100mm VESA uses red-circle-marked screw holes. 1. The following picture illustrates the installation of Spectra PowerBox 410 series on a VESA stand. Align the 4 screw holes of VESA stand with the screw holes on bottom side of system. Fasten 4 screws to fix it.
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2. Provided below is mounted with VESA stand. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
3.18 Side Mount Brackets Spectra PowerBox 410 series offers Side Mount that customer can install system to the right or left side of wall to create effective of space. 1. The mounting holes are at the bottom of system. Fasten the 8 screws to fix the side mount bracket with system together.
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2. Fasten the screws through the bracket mounting hole to mount system on the wall. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press the <Esc >. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. 4.2.1 System Date Set the date. Please use <Tab> to switch between date elements. 4.2.2 System Time Set the time. Please use <Tab> to switch between time elements. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. ■ Active Process Cores Allows you to choose the number of active processor cores. Configuration options: [All] [1]. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Enables or disables SATA Port 2. Serial ATA Port 3 Port 1 [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA Port 3. Serial ATA Port 4 Port 1 [Enabled] Enables or disables SATA Port 4. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Enables or disables Endorsement Hierarchy function. ■ Physical Presence Spec Version [1.3] Allows you to select which mode Physical Presence Spec Version will operate. Configuration options: [1.2], [1.3] 4.3.5 ACPI Settings Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
4.3.6 F81866 Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Ports. User can Enable/Disable the serial port and Select an optimal setting for the Super IO Device. ■ Serial Port 1~6 Configuration. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Allows you to set watchdog timer’s value in the range of 0 to 255. 4.3.7 Hardware Monitor This screen displays the current status of all monitored hardware devices/components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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Smart Fan Mode [Auto] Allows you to select Smart Fan Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Fan Speed Mode [RPM] Allows you to select Fan Speed Mode. Configuration options: [RPM] [Duty] Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Allow users to enable or disable COM0, COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5 console redirection function. COM0 = Serial Port 1 COM1 = Serial Port 2 COM2 = Serial Port 3 COM3 = Serial Port 4 Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Enables or disables XHCI (USB3.0) hand-off function. Use this feature as a workaround for operating systems without XHCI hand-off support. ■ USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] Enables or disables USB mass storage driver support. 4.3.11 Network Stack Configuration Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
[UEFI]: Enables UEFI option ROM only. [Legacy]: Enables legacy option ROM only. ■ Storage [Legacy] Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage option ROM. [Do not launch]: Disables option ROM execution. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Configuration options: [Do not launch] [UEFI] [Legacy] 4.4 Chipset Setup This section allows you to configure chipset related settings according to user’s preference. 4.4.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Allows users to enable or disable Internal Graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ■ VT-d [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) capability. 4.4.2 PCH-IO Configuration Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]. ■ HD Audio Configuration HD Audio [Enabled] Enables or disables HD Audio. ■ LAN i219LM Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables I219-LM LAN Controller. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
[Always off]: Enters to power off state. [Keep last state]: Enters to the last power state before a power failure. 4.5 Security Setup This section allows users to configure BIOS security settings. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Use this item to set number of seconds (1..65535) to wait for setup activation key. 4.6.2 Bootup NumLock State Allows you to set NumLock key to [On] or [Off] state when system boots up. 4.6.3 Quiet Boot Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
This item allows you to save the changes done so far as user defaults. 4.7.9 Restore User Defaults This item allows you to restore the user defaults to all the setup options. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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Following is an example to enable configuration and to disable configuration by using debug. -o 4e 87 -o 4e 87 (enable configuration) -o 4e aa (disable configuration) 5.1.1.3 Relative Registers To program the F81866A configuration registers, see the following configuration procedures. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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// Set (bit 0~7) = 0 to select GP 70~77 as Input mode. <Input Value> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0x82) // Select configuration register 82h ReadByte(DataPort, Value) // Read bit 0~7 (0xFF)= GP70 ~77 as High. <Leave the Extended Function Mode> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0xAA) Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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// Select configuration register 60h (High Byte address) WriteByte(DataPort, (0x0A)) WriteByte(AddrPort, 0x61) // Select configuration register 61h (Low Byte address) WriteByte(DataPort, (0x00)) <Leave the Extended Function Mode> WriteByte(AddrPort, 0xAA) default GPIO Port base address is 0xA00h Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
DO Signal have to pull up resistor to XCOM+ for external device, the ‐ resistance will affect the pull up current Signal High Level: Pull up resistor to XCOM+ ‐ Signal Low Level: = XCOM- ‐ Sink Current: 1A (Max) ‐ Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
DATA + SW2: COM5/COM6 Power Select Location Function DIP1 DIP2 0V(RI) ON (Default) ON (Default) CMI-COM COM5 Module Location Function DIP3 DIP4 0V(RI) ON (Default) ON (Default) COM6 CMI-COM Module Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Bracket with 2x DB9 Cutout for DX Series 1. Locate the connector of CMI-module on the bottom side of system. 2. Loosen the 2 screws on rear bezel to remove the cover plate. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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3. Insert the PB-400/410-COM module carefully into the CMI connector on main board. Fix it with 2 screws. 4. Loosen the 4 D-Sub jack screws as marked on photo. 5. Attach the COM bracket. Fasten 2 screws and 4 D-Sub jack screws to fix it. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
Cutout for DX Series 1. Locate the connector of PB-400/410-DIO module on the bottom side of system. 2. Loosen the 2 screws on rear bezel to remove the cover plate. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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3. Insert the PB-400/410-DIO module carefully into the CMI connector on main board. Fix it with 2 screws. 4. Attach the DIO bracket, and fasten 2 screws to fix it. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
6.6 Installing a High Speed CMI Module The applicable high speed CMI modules for Spectra PowerBox 410 series are PB-400/410-LAN, PB-400/410-LAN-M12, and PB-400/410-LAN-xM12. 6.6.1 PB-400/410-LAN-M12 Set Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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2. Remove 4 rubber rings on M12 jacks; Penetrate M12 jacks of CMI module through the accompanying M12 I/O bracket. then fasten 4 ring hexes onto jacks as illustrated in right hand picture below. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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3. Locate the CMI connector on the top side of system. 4. Exchange screw to copper pillar before insert the CMI module. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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5. Insert the CMI module vertically into the female connector on system’s mainboard until it’s connected firmly and fasten 4 screws to fix it. 6. Fasten 2 screws on cover plate. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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Rubber rings 1. Assemble the hex rings, M12 I/O bracket and hex washers together as indicated below: Penetrate hex rings through the M12 I/O bracket holes, and fix them with hex washers. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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2. Loosen the 2 screws on front bezel to remove the cover plate. 3. Locate the CMI connector on the top side of system. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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4. Exchange screw to copper pillar before insert the CMI module. 5. Insert the CMI module vertically into the female connector on system’s mainboard until it’s connected firmly and fasten 4 screws to fix it. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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Attach the assembled M12 I/O bracket on to the system, and fasten the two screws to fix it. Put on the rubber rings to the four M12 LAN ports. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
If you use PB-400/410-LAN-M12 module please skip this step. 2. Insert the PB-400/410-LAN module for Spectra PowerBox 410 vertically to the female connector (BTB_FH2 or BTB_FH4) on system’s mainboard until it is connected firmly, and fasten 4 copper pillars to fix it.
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3. Insert the CFM-PoE module vertically into the female connector on the CMI module until it’s connected firmly. 4. Turn over the heatsink of CFM-PoE and locate the two places marked by red squares. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de...
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Before putting on the thermal block (in the next step), please make sure the protective films on the Thermal Pads have been removed! 6. Paste the heatsink onto the CFM-PoE module carefully and connect the PoE module to the PB-400/410-LAN-M12 module. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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8. Paste the last thermal pad onto the heatsink carefully. The yellow surface is part of the thermal pad. Do not tear it off as it would affect the thermal conductivity. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
6.8 Installing a CFM-IGN Power Ignition Module 1. Locate the IGN connector on the bottom side of system. 2. Fasten 1 copper pillar before insert IGN module. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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3. Insert IGN module vertically to the female connector on the system’s mainboard, and fasten 2 screws to fix it. Spectra GmbH & Co. KG User Manual sales@spectra.de Spectra PowerBox 410...
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