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- Page 1 SBC Series Full Size 14-slots Chassis FA-UNIT-F14BE Full Size ATX Chassis FA-UNIT-F14ME User’s Manual CONTEC CO.,LTD.
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Page 2: Check Your Package
Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. Product Configuration List <FA-UNIT-F14BE>... -
Page 3: Copyright
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Parts of the Chassis ..........................7 Front Side View ..........................7 Rear Side View..........................7 Dimensions .............................. 8 FA-UNIT-F14BE ..........................8 FA-UNIT-F14ME ..........................9 When face unit FA-FACE-F14E is installed ................10 Positions of backplane or motherboard installation holes............11... - Page 5 Installing/Removing a fan and filter .....................19 Installation conditions ...........................20 Installing the rack mount bracket......................21 CONNECTORS Power Supply ............................23 Backplane or motherboard power supply connectors ..............23 HDD/FDD power supply connectors.....................23 Switches and LEDs..........................24 USB Connector ............................25 SYSTEM REFERENCE Specification ............................27 FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME...
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Page 6: Before Using The Product
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product. About the Chassis FA-UNIT-F14BE is a chassis used to mount a backplane and SBC and configure a computer system in combination with expansion boards and various drives. FA-UNIT-F14ME is a chassis used to mount a motherboard and configure a computer system in combination with expansion boards and various drives. -
Page 7: Configuration
ON/OFF switch, power supply LED, HDD access LED, reset switch and two USB connectors on the front surface of the case. Depending on the combination of the backplane, SBC and expansion board mounted on FA-UNIT-F14BE, one of the three installable 3.5-inch drives may not be installed. For details, contact our general information center. Option... -
Page 8: Customer Support
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages. Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. Limited One-Year Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference at his own expense. WARNING TO USER Change or modifications not expressly approved the manufacturer can void the user's authority to operate this equipment. FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 10: Handling Precautions
Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents. Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying this product. Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever (including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this CONTEC product or the information contained herein. -
Page 11: Environment
Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely. - Ventilating slits must neither be blocked nor have dust or foreign matters adhering. Front side view Rear side view(FA-UNIT-F14BE) RESET Rear side view(FA-UNIT-F14ME) - Ventilating slits must neither be blocked nor have dust or foreign matters adhering. -
Page 12: Name Of Each Part And Dimensions Diagram
POWER LED POWER Switch RES ET USB port Fan replacement hatch Figure 2.1. Front Side View Rear Side View Connector plate Figure 2.2. Rear Side View of FA-UNIT-F14BE FAN cover Connector plate Figure 2.3. Rear Side View of FA-UNIT-F14ME FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 13: Dimensions
2. Name of Each Part and Dimensions Diagram Dimensions FA-UNIT-F14BE 8-M4(Maximum tapping length : 6mm) (Including the facing) 88.5 [mm] RESET Figure 2.4. Dimensions <FA-UNIT-F14BE> FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 14: Fa-Unit-F14Me
2. Name of Each Part and Dimensions Diagram FA-UNIT-F14ME 8-M4(Maximum tapping length : 6mm) (Including the facing) 88.5 [mm] RESET Figure 2.5. Dimensions <FA-UNIT-F14ME> FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 15: When Face Unit Fa-Face-F14E Is Installed
When face unit FA-FACE-F14E is installed If a face unit FA-FACE-F14E separately purchased is installed, the outer dimensions will be as shown below. The entire depth of the chassis is 18mm larger. [mm] RESET Figure 2.6. Face Unit Installation Example <FA-UNIT-F14ME + FA-FACE-F14E> FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 16: Positions Of Backplane Or Motherboard Installation Holes
Figure 2.7. Positions of backplane or motherboard installation holes If a backplane or motherboard whose shaded area is not cut off is installed, then a 3.5-inch or 5-inch drive may not be installed properly depending on the height of the installed parts, etc. FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... - Page 17 2. Name of Each Part and Dimensions Diagram FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME...
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Page 18: Installing The Motherboard
In this case, select the positions of fixing holes so that the backplane or motherboard can be fixed in a balanced manner. (3) Return the fall-off prevention bar and cover to their original positions and fix them with screws. FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 19: Installing An Expansion Board
To install the backplane or motherboard (1) Remove the screws fastening the top cover, then remove the cover. When loosening the screws, use the appropriate type of screwdriver that fits the screw head. (2) Remove the fall-off prevention bar from the expansion board. FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... - Page 20 3. Installing the Motherboard (3) Install the expansion board and fix it with screws. (4) Return the fall-off prevention bar and cover to their original positions and fix them with screws. FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME...
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Page 21: Unplugging An Expansion Board
(5) Replace and screw the cover. Replacing the connector plate The supplied connector plate has holes for accepting connectors. If necessary, the supplied connector plate can be replaced with another plate of different shape. Figure 3.1. Replacing the connector plate FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 22: Installing Disk Drives
3. Installing the Motherboard Installing Disk Drives FA-UNIT-F14BE/FA-UNIT-F14ME can have three 5-inch drives and three 3.5-inch drives built in it. Preparation (1) Turn the power switch off. (2) Pull the power plug of the unit from the wall outlet. Installing Disk Drives (1) Remove the screws fastening the top cover, then remove the cover. -
Page 23: Installing A Face Unit
3. Installing the Motherboard Installing a face unit You can install a separately purchased face unit FA-FACE-F14E to FA-UNIT-F14BE/ FA-UNIT-F14ME. By installing the face unit, the switch operation section and drive section can be covered with a cover with key lock. This prevents unauthorized operations. -
Page 24: Installing/Removing A Fan And Filter
Installing/Removing a fan and filter You can install/remove a fan and filter, without removing the top cover. <Inlet FAN> Relay connector Finger guard Filter FAN cover <Outlet FAN(Only FA-UNIT-F14ME)> Relay connector Finger guard FAN cover Figure 3.2. Installing/Removing a fan and filter FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 25: Installation Conditions
3. Installing the Motherboard Installation conditions To prevent a temperature rise, install this chassis at a distance of at least 50mm from obstacles such as walls. Front side Rear side Front side Rear side [mm] Figure 3.3. Installation conditions FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 26: Installing The Rack Mount Bracket
3. Installing the Motherboard Installing the rack mount bracket Installing the attached bracket enables rack mount. Figure 3.4. Installing the rack mount bracket FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... - Page 27 3. Installing the Motherboard FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME...
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Page 28: Connectors
HDD/FDD power supply connectors 1. 12V YELLOW 2. GND BLACK To HDD or CD-ROM 3. GND BLACK 4. +5V 1. 12V YELLOW 2. GND BLACK To 3.5 inch FDD 3. GND BLACK 4. +5V Figure 4.2. HDD/FDD Power Supply Connectors FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 29: Switches And Leds
These switches and LEDs operate with their respective connector cables connected to the corresponding connectors on the SBC(CPU board). (1)Power SW White Black (2)Power LED Green(+) Black (3)HDD LED Red (+) Black (4)Reset SW Yellow Black Figure 4.3. Switch and LED Connector Cables FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... -
Page 30: Usb Connector
USB internal connection connector. (CHASSIS GND) Pin 10 (GND) Pin 8 (USBP2+) Pin 6 (USBP2-) Pin 4 (VCC2) Pin 2 Pin 9 (N.C.) Pin 7 (GND) Pin 5 (USBP1+) Pin 3 (USBP1-) Pin 1 (VCC1) Figure 4.4. USB Connector Cable FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... - Page 31 4. Connectors FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME...
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Page 32: System Reference
AC Power Voltage *2 115VAC/230VAC(50/60Hz) (SW selection) Input current 10A(115VAC)/5A(230VAC) AC Outlet Total of +5V and +3V shall not exceed the power of 200W. Input voltage range for AC power supply : 90 - 132VAC / 180 - 250VAC FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME... - Page 33 - Power supply About 5 years (25°C, 60%, official environment) - Cooling Fan About 5 years (25°C, 60%, official environment) - Fan filter About 1 year (25°C, 60%, official environment) FA-UNIT-F14BE, FA-UNIT-F14ME...
- Page 34 3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [11022006] [09012005] Management No. A-51-047 [11022006_rev3] Parts No. LYEZ813...
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