Maxdata personal computer (atx) user's manual (42 pages)
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MAXDATA FAVORIT 500 Fan-less Mini-PC with Intel® Atom Processor N270 User’s Guide FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
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All rights reserved. This user’s guide contains information proprietary to MAXDATA. Customers may reprint and use this user’s guide in other publications. Customers may alter this user’s guide and publish it only after they remove the MAXDATA name, cover, and logo.
Use extreme caution when installing or removing components. Refer to the installation instructions in this user’s guide for precautions and procedures. If you have any questions, please contact MAXDATA Post-Sales Technical Support. WARNING High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. MAXDATA strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps and smocks, when servicing equipment.
(e.g. to the collecting points for disposal of batteries) Voltage Ratings The external power adaptor of the FAVORIT 500 has the following voltage ratings: Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 30W, 12VDC , 2.5A...
Introduction Overview The FAVORIT 500 is a mini PC is ideal for space critical applications. This system is designed with Intel® Atom N270 Processor which provides with excellent performance enabled by next- generation 45nm Process Technology. The system is supported with Intel® 945GSE / ICH7-M chipset, and DDR2 SO-DIMM up to 2GB.
This connector do not support hot-swapping. Users should not connect or disconnect their eSATA devices from PC when the system is working. MIC-IN The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
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The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or read from the HDD. Reset Button To reset the computer, use the tip of a pen to press the Reset button briefly (for less than three seconds). Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system. FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
Kensington Lock Slot The slot is used for attaching a lock-and-cable apparatus. Locks are generally secured in place with a key or combination lock attached to a rubberized metal cable. FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
VGA connector. NOTE When the system reboots without connecting the DVI, there might be no image on screen when you insert the DVI cable. Please pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<F4> simultaneously to show the image on screen. FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
Chapter 2 Connecting USB mouse & keyboard Your FAVORIT 500 does not come with a keyboard and mouse, but you can use any USB keyboard or mouse with your computer. Figure 5 Connecting USB mouse & keyboard NOTE Using a third-party USB mouse or keyboard may require software drivers. Check the manufacturer’s website for the latest software drivers.
Chapter 2 Turning on the system Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN) of the FAVORIT 500 Connect the power cable to the power adapter Connect the power cable to a power outlet Press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the system Figure 7 Turing on the system ...
Figure 9 VESA Mounting Kit Dimension Anti-theft protection with a Kensington Lock The FAVORIT 500 has a Kensington lock slot for the Kensington MicroSaver. With the Kensington MicroSaver, a sturdy steel cable, you can attach your FAVORIT 500 to a stationary object and protect your PC from theft.
This chapter provides a description of the AMI BIOS. The BIOS setup menus and available selections may vary from those of your product. For specific information on the BIOS for your product, please contact MAXDATA. NOTE: The BIOS menus and selections for your product may vary from those in this chapter.
V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. LBA/ Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing)/ Large mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
↑↓ Select Item > Hardware Health Configuration +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Press <Enter> to select a sub-menu for detailed options. FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
Enabling this item allows BIOS to skip some Power On Self Tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Options: Disabled, Enabled FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] Options: Power Off, Power On, Last State Resume By USB Device [Disabled] Options: Disabled, Enabled Resume By PCI-E Device [Disabled] Options: Disabled, Enabled Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Options: Disabled, Enabled FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults <> Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Load Failsafe Defaults +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
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Load Optimal Default values for all the setup values. This option allows you to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus, which will provide the most stable performance settings. The F8 key can be used for this operation. FAVORIT 500 User’s Manual...
Chapter 4 Driver Installation If your FAVORIT 500 does not come with an operating system pre-installed, you will need to install an operating system and the necessary drivers to operate it. After you have finished assembling your system and connected the appropriate power source, power it up using the power supply and install the desired operating system.
Q2: How to use the e-SATA device in FAVORIT 500? A2: The e-SATA connector for FAVORIT 500 is not support hot-plug device, you have to plug in before you boot the system. Please note if you’re using 3.5” HDD, please provide extra power input for the HDD.
NG. 1.3. If you could not press the power button, its function is fail. 1.4. If power button could be pressed but Power-LED of FAVORIT 500 didn’t be lighted, the power button fail. 1.5. If Power-LED of FAVORIT 500 lighted and the system could not power off after keep pressing the power button 4 seconds, the power button fail.
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