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’ ’ The DCM1100i is designed is specifically to be small and quiet. It adopts Intel® pBTX motherboard technology to enhance thermal management, system size and shape, and acoustics. In addition, the power supply features passive power factor correction (PFC), which allows the power distribution to operate more efficiently.
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♦ Do not place system in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is available. ♦ Operate this system from power source indicated on the marking label. If you are unsure about the power type, contact your dealer or local power company. ♦...
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Warning: This system must be connected to a grounded (earthed) outlet. To reduce the risk of electrical shock and damage to the system or loss of data, do not disable the groundling type plug. Power cord set requirements The power cord set (including the appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug) meets all requirements for use in the country where the computer was purchased.
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Before unpacking your DCM1100i, provide a steady, level, clean surface located near a wall outlet. The computer should have enough space around it to allow airflow, especially near the rear fan. If the system does not have adequate ventilation, internal components can overheat and be damaged as a result.
The features in the front panel are shown in Figure 2.1, and are described as following. Figure 2.1 Power switch: Lets you to turn the DCM1100i System on and off. When you power on, this LED embedded in Power switch will light blue. If the button is held down for one second, the...
Assembling / Dissmebling Microphone jack (pink): Plug the microphone into this jack for recording or voice-control functions. USB port x 2 Two USB devices can be connected via these ports; there are a further four on the rear of the computer – see below. IEEE1394 Connector 1394 devices can be connected via these ports.
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Assembling / Dissmebling 1. PS/2 Mouse connector (purple): Plug your PS/2 mouse into this connector. 2. COM1 port (turquoise): Connect serial (RS232) devices such as a modem to this port. 3. VGA port : Connect VGA devices such as a display monitor to this port.
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Assembling / Dissmebling 9. RJ45 LAN connector For connecting with your LAN to access the network services or surf the Internet. Security Mechanism This system features a specifically designed safety mechanism to protect the machine. Figure 2.3 1. Chassis Lock: A hardware security mechanism, when you place the switch in lock position, the chassis cover cannot be opened.
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Assembling / Dissmebling About 1394 and USB connector For using the peripheral device of IEEE1394 and USB, please connect the USB and IEEE1394 connectors as shown in shown in Figure 2.4 Figure 2.4 1. USB Connector: Connect to USB connector for any USB device. 2.
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Assembling / Dissmebling About Card Reader connector For using card reader, please connect the USB card reader connector as shown in shown in Figure 2.5 Figure 2.5...
Assembling / Dissmebling & & Removing the Case Cover Lay the unit flat, face the rear panel of the unit. Switch the Chassis Lock to unlock cover position, as shown in Figure 3.1 Figure 3.1 Pull the cover forward slightly then lift it upwards and iii.
Assembling / Dissmebling Figure 3.2 Perform the above steps in reverse order to replace the cover. Removing of Hard Disk Rack Before removing the whole hard disk rack from the main body, please disconnect the flat cable and power cord of the hard disk, as shown in Figure 4.1, and Figure Figure 4.1 Figure 4.2...
Assembling / Dissmebling Removing of ODD & Card Reader Frame Remove the front cover with disengaging metal tab that hook on bottom and move it forward to open it. Figure 5.1 Before removing ODD & Card Reader frame from the main body, you must first disconnect the card reader connector, IDE connector and power connector, as shown in Figure 5.2 Power...
Assembling / Dissmebling Hold up the shield plate (as indicated by below iii. drawing circle) and pull forward, you may totally opened the ODD & card reader rack, as shown in Figure 5.3. Figure 5.3 Removing the VGA Card Lift up the VGA board shield plate from the main braket, as shown in Figure 6.1.
Assembling / Dissmebling Disengage metal tab that stepped with main bracket as indicated in step1, and slightly move the VGA board to right side as indicted in step 2 to unhook the board from staple. Figure 6.2 Perform the above steps in reverse order to install the VGA card. Removing the Power Supplier Pull up the switch to unlock the power supplier, as shown in Figure 7.1.
Assembling / Dissmebling Figure 7.1 Disengaged the power supplier from the main frame, as shown in Figure 7.2. Figure 7.2 Installing/Uninstalling the Hard Disk Drive Hook your hands inward onto the plastic holder (as indicated in below drawing step 1) and then lift it upward from the hard disk rack (as indicated in below drawing step 2), as shown in Figure 8.1.
Assembling / Dissmebling Pull the plastic holder outward a bit for removing the hard disk, as shown in Figure 8.2. Figure 8.2 Fix the hard disk rack in position by simply iii. placing it back to main frame, as shown in Figure 8.3.
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Assembling / Dissmebling Front Fan Rear Fan Connector Connector Power Connector Figure 9.1 Unscrew the heat sink from motherboard, as shown in Figure 9.2. Figure 9.2 Orient the CPU with the socket, place the CPU iii. on socket, it should slide into place without the use of force.as shown in Figure 9.3.
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Assembling / Dissmebling Figure 9.3 Pull down the socket lever and click it into its latch at the side of the socket, as shown in Figure 9.4 above, to lock the CPU in position. Figure 9.4 Place the heat sink back to motherboard, and screw each side of the heat sink, there are 4 holes in total, as shown in Figure 9.5 below.
Assembling / Dissmebling Figure 9.5 Installing Foot Stand The foot stand is intended for the DCM1100i to stand securely in the upright position. Please assemble it on the chassis, as shown in Figure 10.1 and Figure 10.2 Figure 10.1 Figure 10.2 The DCM1100i System with the foot stand that keeps the DCM1100i up and stable during use.
Product Features • Drive bays Slim CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW DVD-RAM Drive x 1 • 3.5” standard HDD drive x 1 • Card Reader drive x 1 • Front Panel Switches: Power Button • Creative Window: USB port x 2 IEEE1394 port x 1 Line out jack x 1 Microphone jack x 1...
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