Mechanical Dimensions ..............19 Chapter 2 Getting Started ..................20 Setting up your PC ................20 Connecting Desktop Bracket on QBox-1200 ........23 Mounting your PC to a Monitor ............24 Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup ..................27 Overview ..................
The product chassis may be hot when the system is working. Please do not touch the surface before turn off the system power and wait for about 5 minutes until the system cools down. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component’s antistatic packing material until you are ready to install QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
(e.g. to the collecting points for disposal of batteries) Voltage Ratings The external power adaptor of the QBOX-1200 has the following voltage ratings: Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 40W, +19Vdc, 2.1A...
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
All product(s) returned to your dealer for service or credit must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number. Freight on all returned items must be prepaid by the customer who is responsible for any loss or damage caused by QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
If the system has been exposed to abnormally cold temperatures, allow a two-hour warm-up period to bring it up to normal operating temperature before turning it on. Failure to do so may cause damage to internal components, particularly the hard disk drive. Humidity QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
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Line conditioners keep a system’s AC power source voltage at a fairly constant level and, therefore, can handle brownouts. Because of this added protection, line conditioners cost more than surge protectors. However, line conditioners cannot protect against a complete loss of power. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
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Surge protectors should be used with all UPS systems, and the UPS system should be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) safety approved. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The QBOX-1200 is a fan-less Box PC that is ideal for space critical applications. This embedded hardware platform is designed with Intel® Dual-core D510 Processor which provides with excellent performance enabled by next- generation Technology. The system is supported with Intel® NM10 chipset, and DDR2 667 SODIMM up to 2GB.
The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or read from the HDD. WiFi LED (Blue) When the data is Transferring, the WiFi LED will blink. CAUTION This connector do not support hot-swapping. Users should not connect or disconnect their eSATA/USB devices from PC when the system is working. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
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The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras, and hard disk drives. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
DC Jack The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC. To prevent damage to the PC, always use the supplied power adapter. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
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Chapter 1 Clear CMOS Button To clear the CMOS, use the tip of a pen to press the button briefly (for less than three seconds). QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
Figure 4 Connect the VGA cable NOTE When the system reboots without connecting the VGA, there might be no image on screen when you insert the VGA cable. Please pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<F4> simultaneously to show the image on screen. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
Chapter 3 Connecting USB mouse & keyboard Your QBOX-1200 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.
Chapter 3 Turning on the system Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN) of the QBOX-1200 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 QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
Chapter 3 Connecting Desktop Bracket on QBox-1200 By sliding the desktop bracket onto the rails of QBox-1200 on the bottom in either ways from front side or back side. Figure 8 Desktop Bracket Assembly Then tighten the screw as shown below.
NOTE To fasten the metal shelf, your monitor must comply with VESA75 or VESA100 standard. Place the QBox-1200 on the VESA mounting kit and make sure the computer is fitting well on the bracket. Figure 11 VESA mounting (2) (Optional)
Chapter 3 Assemble VESA Mounting Kit onto QBox-1200 Followings are the figures of VESA mounting kit and QBox-1200. Use the four screws to secure the kit on panel. Sliding the screw shown in the left onto the VESA mounting kit...
It is possible for the CMOS battery to fail, which will cause data loss in the CMOS only. If this happens you will need to reconfigure your BIOS settings. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
Tab Select Field Size: 1024MB F1 General Help Speed: 667MHz F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.67 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Below table is described for Primary IDE Master, Primary IDE Slave, Secondary IDE Master setting. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
[Disabled] F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.67(C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Suspend Mode Options: S1 (POS), S3 (STR) Restore on AC Power Loss Options: Power Off, Power On, Last State USB Power Status Options: 5V, 5VSB QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
Boot Device in the Screen Hard Disk Drives The items allow you to specify the Boot Device Priority sequence from available Removable Drives. Example: The screen may show [SATA: WDC WD1600BEV] as the 1 Drive in the Screen QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen displays the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item displays Installed. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
Load Optimal Default values for all the setup values. This option allows you to load optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus, which will provide the best performance settings for your system. The F9 key can be used for this operation. QBOX-1200 User’s Manual...
Chapter 4 Driver Installation If your QBOX-1200 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.