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Getac X600 Series User Manual

Getac X600 Series User Manual

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Pro-PCI Expansion Unit
User Guide
Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions

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  • Page 1 X600 Series Pro-PCI Expansion Unit User Guide Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Getac will not be held responsible for any damages arising from failure to follow this guide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Overview ................... 1 2. Attaching the Expansion Unit ............3 3. Accessing the Expansion Slots ............10 4. Installing an Add-on Card .............. 14 5. Reassembling the Expansion Unit..........16...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview The Expansion Unit provides the functions as listed below. Component Description  Battery pack ( ) Provides additional battery power to your computer.  Optical disc drive Accepts an optical disc.  PCI or PCIe slot Inside is the PCI or PCIe expansion slot depending on your model.
  • Page 6 Component Description  ExpressCard slot Accepts an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 for additional functions.  PC card slot Accepts a PC card for additional functions.  Serial connector Connects a serial device. (COM3) Scenario A If the Expansion Unit kit was purchased separately for a standard X600 model, you have to install the Expansion Unit by yourself.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Expansion Unit

    Attaching the Expansion Unit NOTE: Skip this section if your computer model is X600 Pro-PCI. If you have purchased the Expansion Unit separately for a standard X600 model, follow the instructions in this section to attach the Expansion Unit to the bottom of the computer.
  • Page 8 3. Detach the docking connector piece by unfastening three screws (as indicated by the arrows below). Note that there are cable connectors to be unplugged. Detach the antenna pass-through piece if your model has it. NOTE: The two pieces will not be needed for the Expansion Unit, meaning the functions are not available when the Expansion Unit is installed.
  • Page 9 Part 2 5. Remove the four corner bumpers from the Expansion Unit by unfastening four screws (as indicated by the arrows below). 6. Insert your fingers at the two dented corners (as indicated by the dotted circles below) to pry up the bottom cover and then detach the cover from the cabinet.
  • Page 10 7. There is a metal plate as the middle layer inside the cabinet. Detach this plate from the cabinet. 8. Detach the PCI/PCIe printed circuit board from the cabinet by unfastening two screws (as indicated by the arrows below).
  • Page 11 Part 3 9. Align and attach the empty cabinet to the bottom of X600. 10. Secure the cabinet by fastening 22 screws as indicated below. Find the matching screws from the Expansion Unit package. Screw Type Quantity M2.6L6 M3L12 M2.6L14...
  • Page 12 11. Bring the PCI/PCIe printed circuit board near the cabinet so that you can connect the male connector of the 10-pin power cable to the motherboard. (See the dotted circle below for the connector position.) 12. Align and fit the PCI/PCIe printed circuit board back into place. Note that the 10-pin power cable should go through the notch at the edge of the board.
  • Page 13 14. Connect the two 3-pin fan power cables to the PCI/PCIe printed circuit board. (See the dotted circles below for the connector positions.) 15. Now the Expansion Unit is ready for add-on cards to be installed. (See Section 4 for add-on card installation instructions.) Part 4 16.

  • Page 14: Accessing The Expansion Slots

    Accessing the Expansion Slots NOTE: After removing screws, be sure to keep the screws and remember where they were removed. All screws are required for later use. The expansion slots are inside the Expansion Unit. To access the expansion slots, you have to partially disassemble the Expansion Unit.
  • Page 15 3. Remove the two hex standoffs from both sides of the RS-232 connector. 4. Unfasten 34 bottom screws (as indicated by the arrows below). Note that two of the screws are shorter ones (as indicated by the dotted circles). = Shorter screw 5.
  • Page 16 6. Rotate open the bottom cover, disconnect the fan cable connector from the printed circuit board on the metal plate, and then remove the bottom cover. 7. Disconnect the power cable connector from the printed circuit board on the metal plate.
  • Page 17 8. Remove the metal plate by unfastening 16 screws (as indicated by the arrows below). Note that the two screws from the printed circuit board are longer ones (as indicated by the dotted circles). = Longer screw 9. Now you can access the expansion slots. See Section 4 for add-on card installation instructions...

  • Page 18: Installing An Add-On Card

    Installing an Add-on Card NOTE:  Before using an add-on card, it is suggested that you send the card to Getac for compatibility test.  The PCI slots do not support “ATA 66” add-on cards. Slot 2 Slot 2 Slot 1...
  • Page 19 3. Align and attach the bracket to the add-on card’s bracket and tighten one screw. Shown here is an example of an add-on card. 4. Align the add-on card’s connector with the slot and firmly press the connector into the slot. Secure the bracket with two screws (the screws from step 2). CAUTION: To prevent damaging the golden fingers of an add-on card, do not use excessive force when inserting the gold fingers into the slot.

  • Page 20: Reassembling The Expansion Unit

    Reassembling the Expansion Unit This section describes how to reassemble the Expansion Unit after installing an add-on card. Depending on your situation, the screws needed for reassembling are either the ones previously removed or the screws supplied in the Expansion Unit package you purchased.
  • Page 21 6. Tighten the two hex standoffs to both sides of the RS-232 connector. (See the figure for step 3 in Section 3 for the standoff positions.) 7. Fit the four corner bumpers into place. Note the position of each bumper and secure each with three screws.
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