EPOX eX5 Mini Me Series Installation Manual

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600E00B300S10

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Manual Revision 1.0

March 29, 2004

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Page 1 Series Series Series Series Series Installation Guide Installation Guide Installation Guide Installation Guide Installation Guide TRADEMARK All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. These specifications are subject to change without notice. Manual Revision 1.0 March 29, 2004 600E00B300S10...
Page 2 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THE MANUFACTURER LIMITED WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING ITS PRODUCTS; INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NONINFRINGEMENT.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
C o n t e n t s Introduction ................1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction ..............1 1.2 Package list ..................2 1.3 Functional Description ..............4 System requirements .............. Hardware Installation ............... 3.1 Open chassis to install ..............11 3.2 Installation of CPU ................
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Page 5: Introduction
1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction eX5 Mini Me - A New Dimension of Lifestyle eX5 Mini Me series product is not only a desktop PC but also a toy become part of your life. It is an amazing feature packed multi-media mini barebone system, which is well-specified for home and business application.
Page 6: Package List
4. S-ATA Power cable x 1 5. System Power cord x 1 6. Motherboard manual x 1 7. eX5 Mini Me series – Installation guide x 1 8. eX5 Mini Me series – Software CD x 1 9. Tool Kit x 1 10.
Page 7 Introduction Optional Features: Speaker Set eX5 Mini Me Backbag (Different types for selection) ~ 3 ~...
Page 8: Functional Description
Introduction 1.3 F 1.3 F 1.3 Functional Description unctional Description unctional Description unctional Description 1.3 F 1.3 F unctional Description 3G-Tek : Integrated Cooling Technology eX5 Mini Me patented cooling system which combines copper heatsink, silent smart fan and intelligent docking, keeping eX5 amazingly cool, stable and ultra quiet; easy assembly.
Page 9 Introduction Connectivity: Model: eX5-300S eX5-300N [Front view ] eX5-300SR eX5-300NR 5 1/4” bay CD-ROM / DVD-ROM - LCM Display Panel and 3 1/2” bay Card Reader Music ON-Now control - eX5 Windows GUI AP DJ (Music On-Now) mode Power button Microhone connector Keyboard connector Power (Resume) button...
Page 10 Introduction Model: eX5-320S eX5-320N [Front View] DJ (Music On-Now) Mode Door Switch Power button Note: The control buttons are located on top of front panel for 320 series products. ~ 6 ~...
Page 11 Introduction Model: eX5-300N eX5-320N [Rear View] ~ 7 ~...
Page 12 Introduction ~ 8 ~...
Page 13: System Requirements
System Requirements 2. System Requirements 2. System Requirements 2. System Requirements 2. System Requirements 2. System Requirements 2.1 System requirements It is required to have a minimum equipments in your system as shown below: w Processor : - For P4 Series: Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 processor with 533/800MHz front size bus up to 3.2+GHz...
Page 14 System Requirements Remark : To enable the Hyper-Threading Technology function in your computer system, it requires ALL of the following: - CPU: An Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology. ® ® - OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology. Performance varies depending on the specific hardware and software you use.
Page 15: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation 3. Hardware Installation This chapter shows you how to install all hardware components including, CPU, Cooling system, HDD, etc. 3.1 Open chassis to install 3.1 Open chassis to install 3.1 Open chassis to install 3.1 Open chassis to install 3.1 Open chassis to install...
Page 16 Hardware Installation b. Remove cable c. Loosing screw d. To move HDD driver bay e. Loosing screw with a screw driver f. Remove Card-reader ~ 12 ~...
Page 17: Installation Of Cpu
Hardware Installation 3.2 Installation of CPU 3.2 Installation of CPU 3.2 Installation of CPU 3.2 Installation of CPU 3.2 Installation of CPU You need to locate CPU pin 1 position before installing CPU. The pin1 location is shown below. Pin 1 1.
Page 18 Hardware Installation * K7 CPU type. 3. After inserting CPU properly, push handle back to horizontal position until click sound is heard. Please note that firmly press CPU while pushing back the handle 4. Spread T.I.M. (Thermal Interface Material) evenly on the CPU surface. (No need to do if CPU Cooler has already done so.) ~ 14 ~...
Page 19: Installation Of Cpu Fan
Hardware Installation 3.3 Installation of CPU fan 3.3 Installation of CPU fan 3.3 Installation of CPU fan 3.3 Installation of CPU fan 3.3 Installation of CPU fan Please follow the procedure shown below to install CPU fan for either Intel P4 or AMD K7 CPU.
Page 20 Hardware Installation 3. Insert long clip : a) P4 type : Insert long clip by clicking on the retension module. Note : Make sure clips are fully inserted in proper positions. ~ 16 ~...
Page 21 Hardware Installation b) K7 type : Insert long clip by clicking on the CPU’s Socket. Note : Make sure clips are fully inserted in proper positions. ~ 17 ~...
Page 22: How To Remove Clips
Hardware Installation 4. Simply insert two power connectors by matching connector color (as shown below). 3.4 How to remove clips 3.4 How to remove clips 3.4 How to remove clips 3.4 How to remove clips 3.4 How to remove clips 1.
Page 23: Installation Of Memory
Hardware Installation 3.5 Installation of Memor 3.5 Installation of Memor 3.5 Installation of Memory y y y y 3.5 Installation of Memor 3.5 Installation of Memor Please follow the procedure to install the memory module: 1. Push two white clips outward (as shown below). 2.
Page 24 Hardware Installation 3. Please insert memory module gently into DIMM socket. You will encounter difficulty if memory module is improperly placed. 4. Mount Card-reader shelf back to original position ~ 20 ~...
Page 25: Installation Of Expansion Card
Hardware Installation 3.6 How to install e 3.6 How to install expansion card 3.6 How to install e xpansion card xpansion card xpansion card 3.6 How to install e 3.6 How to install e xpansion card This chapter is to explain the procedure of installing expansion card 1.
Page 26 Hardware Installation 3. Screws back and check if any of expansion card component contacts any metal on chassis. There is possibility that if your expansion card happens to be a very long one which may cause the contact. It is recommended to use the insulation pad provided in the package to isolate the contact and to avoid possible circuit short.
Page 27: Installation Of Peripheral
Hardware Installation 3.7 Installation of peripherals 3.7 Installation of peripherals 3.7 Installation of peripherals 3.7 Installation of peripherals 3.7 Installation of peripherals Please pay attention to the following when installing eX5 Mini Me 300 series. Some ATAPI Devices (CD-RW/DVD etc) may be too large to fit into the chassis resulting in difficulty in ejecting discs.
Page 28 Hardware Installation Remove front bezel from the chassis a. Push front bezel inward as shown b. Take out the front bezel A. To install CD-ROM Please use the screws originally shipped with CD-ROM or you can find spare screws in the Mini Me package. Care should be taken when use Mini Me screws that screws size must be the same or CD-ROM may be damaged.
Page 29 Hardware Installation 3. Plug in CD-ROM Power connector, Audio connector, IDE cable. Please note that red line indicates for pin 1 (As shown below). Note : Remeber to connector Audio cable on to M/B Audio pin header ! IDE cable Audio cable Power cable 4.
Page 30 Hardware Installation 7. Plug in the other end of Audio connector into CDIN 1 header. (Refer to page 3-10 of EP-4GPF mainboard manual for more details) B. To install Hard Drive Please use the screws originally shipped with Hard drive or you can find spare screws in the Mini Me package.
Page 31 Hardware Installation 3. Plug HDD with drive bay back into chassis and tighten screw firmly. 4. Plug in power cable and interface cable in proper direction as shown above. IDE cable Power Cable ~ 27 ~...
Page 32 Hardware Installation C. To install Serial ATA Hard drive Please use the screws originally shipped with Hard drive or you can find spare screws in the Mini Me package. Care should be taken when use Mini Me screws that screws size must be the same or your hard drive may be damaged.
Page 33: Completion Of Installation
Hardware Installation 4. Finally, plug in Serial ATA power cable and control cable into proper positions as shown above. Power Cable S-ATA Cable 3.8 Completion of installation 3.8 Completion of installation 3.8 Completion of installation 3.8 Completion of installation 3.8 Completion of installation Cover chassis 3 cm away from the edge of front bezel then push forward to reach the edge.
Page 34 Hardware Installation ~ 30 ~...
Page 35: Software Installation
.1 Installation of eX5 Application Program eX5 Application Program is designed to provide an user friendly interfaces so that user can easily operate and enjoy the product. [ eX5 MINI ME SERIES DRIVER ] INTEL CHIPSET INF FILES AC’97 AUDIO DRIVER...
Page 36: Ex5 Music On-Now Functions
Software Installation 4.2 eX5 Music On-Now functions eX5 Music On-Now functions eX5 Music On-Now functions eX5 Music On-Now functions eX5 Music On-Now functions There are two types of user interface designed in this product (DJ mode and Windows mode). User can enjoy music without entering Windows environment if he or she decided to do so.
Page 37: Ex5 Windows Mode
Software Installation 6. Play Mode: Allows user to play music in different way. They are: Sequential_Repeat : Play music one by one sequentially out of all 9 play lists. Random : Music is randomly selected by eX5. Repeat_One : Play same music file repeatly. Repeatly_Single playlist : Play all music in the same Play List repeatly.
Page 38: Lcm Display
Software Installation 6. Click once to display eX5 Application Program version information. 7. Play Mode: Allows user to play music in different way. They are: Sequential_Repeat : Play music one by one sequentially out of all 9 play lists. Random : Music is randomly selected by eX5. Repeat_One : Play same music file repeatly.
Page 39: Other Ex5 Application Program Functions
Software Installation 4.2.4 Other eX5 Application Program functions There are total of 6 functions are designed in this product. The purpose of this designed to allow user to setup how LCM information displayed, input music file, etc. User can activated any of this function by simply click once on the shown icon (see below). Setup LCM display To show Hardware USDM...
Page 40: Setup Lcm Display And Rtc Alarm
Software Installation 4.2.4.1 Setup LCM display and RTC Alarm As shown in previous section, after activate this function, user can setup LCM display to the way he or she likes: A. RTC Alarm: Alarm setting B. Button: Time required to detect pressed LCM buttons C.
Page 41 Software Installation B. Button This feature allows user to setup pressing time of LCM buttons. A pressed button becomes valid only if the button is continuously pressed longer than the time set here. Default value is set for one second. Enter pressing time here Default：1 sec/Times C.
Page 42 Software Installation D. Storage The feature allows user to setup HDD status to be displayed on LCM. You may see different HDD capacity volume from BIOS and Windows area. It is normal that shown Windows HDD capacity is less than that from BIOS. Click to HDD Capacity Click to enter to confirm input or...
Page 43: Hardware Usdm (Unified System Diagnostic Manager)
Software Installation 4.2.4.2 Hardware USDM (Unified System Diagnostic Manager) This feature is designed to show hardware status such as fan speed, system/CPU temperature, and voltage. USDM Menu Click to enter USDM Hardware Information Voltage status Temperature Update period Hidden View Log file Fatal Action Setup password Log file recording...
Page 44: Magic Screen
Software Installation 4.2.4.3 Magic Screen This feature allows user to setup your own screen when turn on system. NOTE : Supports only 640X480, 16 or 256 color BMP file. Click to enter Magic Screen Exit Next Help Resume all default ~ 40 ~...
Page 45: Magic Flash
Software Installation 4.2.4.4 Magic Flash This feature allows user to update system BIOS via internet when necessary. NOTE : It is required to connect to internet before utilizing this function. Click to enter Magic Flash Connect to internet and update BIOS Help To exit ~ 41 ~...
Page 46: Ex5 Media Player Playlist
Software Installation 4.2.4.5 eX5 Media Player PlayList The feature allows user to setup, edit and maintain your own play lists. Click to enter Media Player Play-list Total of 9 Play List ~ 42 ~...
Page 47 Software Installation a). Add b). Add : Folder c). Add: New Play-List ~ 43 ~...
Page 48 Software Installation d). Edit e). Remove f). Import ~ 44 ~...
Page 49: How To Operate Ex5 Music On-Now
Software Installation 4.3 How to operate eX5 Music On-Now 4.3 How to operate eX5 Music On-Now 4.3 How to operate eX5 Music On-Now 4.3 How to operate eX5 Music On-Now 4.3 How to operate eX5 Music On-Now eX5 Music On-Now supports two modes : DJ and Windows mode. This chapter explains how to operate this function in each mode.
Page 50 Software Installation 2. Press DJ (Music On-Now ) mode button DJ (Music On-Now ) mode button 3. eX5 Mini Me display DJ (Music On-Now ) mode menu on screen. 4. Music starts to play and LCM will show music source. (By default, Music source is chosen from Media Player Play lists of HDD) Shows Music source ~ 46 ~...
Page 51 Software Installation 5. User can press the button located on Left bottom corner to select various music source, such as DVD/CD-ROM, USB Flash Disk, etc. Please check if any music CD in CD-ROM before choosing. Music source Press to select music source 6.
Page 52 Software Installation 7. Other LCM buttons Next music next music Stop Stop Last music last music VOL Down VOL DN VOL Up VOL UP Play/Pause Play / Pause 8. To exit DJ (Music On-Now ) mode : Press DJ (Music On-Now ) mode button again to turn off, or you can press Windows button to enter Windows mode as shown in next section.
Page 53: Ex5 Windows Mode
Software Installation 4.3.2 eX5 Windows Mode NOTE : eX5 Windows Mode can also be operated with LCM buttons and the result Please refer to section 4.3.1 for of the operation will be shown on the screen. detail LCM buttons operating description. NOTE : Before entering eX5 Windows Mode : 1.
Page 54 Software Installation B) Or you can press DJ (Music On-Now ) mode button of LCM as shown below and start to enjoy music. DJ (Music On-Now ) mode button 3. Please refer to section 4.2.2 for detail operating description. 4. To turn off Mini Me Player – Press DJ (Music On-Now ) mode button of LCM 5.
Page 55: Remote Controller
Software Installation 4.4 Remote Controller 4.4 Remote Controller 4.4 Remote Controller 4.4 Remote Controller 4.4 Remote Controller This section describe how an user operate eX5 Mini Me with the Remote Controller. This device works in both eX5 DJ (Music On-Now) mode and eX5 Windows mode. The Remote Controller can be used with various models: 1) eX5- 320S 2) eX5- 320N...
Page 56: Card Reader Introduction And Operation
Software Installation 8. Repeat: Press to select various repeat mode: Sequential_Repeat Random, Repeat_One,Repeatly_Single playlist Note: It is normal that volume will be turned up while pressing “Repeat” button in DJ mode. 9. Volume up 10. Volume down Card Reader Introduction and Operation Card Reader Introduction and Operation 4.5 Card Reader Introduction and Operation Card Reader Introduction and Operation...
Page 57 Software Installation Insert & Remove a Memory Stick Card Insert the Memory Stick card into the socket with the gold contacts on the right. Gently push the card in all the way until the card is fixed in place. To remove a card, simply pull the card out of the reader.
Page 58 Software Installation Memory Stick Card Slot Compact Flash Card Slot Eject SmartMedia Card or Micro Drive Card Slot Secure Digital Card or Multimedia Card Slot Reading & Writing to your Storage Card Normally, a storage card is seen like a hard drive in most systems. Go to the “My Computer”...

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