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Summary of Contents for Datapath VSN1170
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction........................4 Unpacking..........................5 The VSN1170........................6 Specifications........................7 Software..........................8 Use of the SBC’s onboard graphics adaptor ...............9 Hardware Installation......................11 Datapath Limited......................15 Index..........................17... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Equipment) es WEEE/AA0005ZR. If VSN1170 systems are to be installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the installation should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. The operating ambient temperature of the rack environment Instrucciones de seguridad para montaje en bastidor should be maintained below 35 degrees centigrade under all conditions. -
Page 4: Introduction
The VSN1170 wall controller is a highly expandable and flexible solution for video wall and multi-screen display applications. The controller is optimised for operation with the latest generation of Datapath PCI Express graphics and video capture cards. The VSN1170 can also be used with the VSN range of expansion chassis. -
Page 5: Unpacking
If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately. Approved Cables and Adapters - Quantity Guide If your system is populated with Datapath PCI Express plugin cards the following cables and adapters are supplied as per the quantity guide below. -
Page 6: The Vsn1170
The VSN1170 Features – VSN1170 The VSN1170 is an industrial PC incorporating an 11 slot PCIe backplane. The switched fabric technology provides 11 x8 lane PCIe slots implemented with x16 physical connectors, with each slot capable of providing up to 8GB/s bi-directional bandwidth. -
Page 7: Specifications
SBC4 - Core i7 4770S CPU 3.1GHz PICMG1.3 SBC with DVI/VGA, High speed dual Gigabit LAN, SATA RAID USB2.0/3.0 and Audio and 16-bit GPIO (VSN1170 only) Fitted with 8GB 1600 DDR3 non-ECC registered system memory. 16GB upgrade option available on request (VSN1170 only) -
Page 8: Software
Software Each VSN1170 shipped by Datapath is custom built. If cards are not pre-installed then installation of the software is required. For information on software installation consult the relevant user manual contained on the installation CD. If you have ordered Datapath Wall Control-red software this will have been installed prior to shipment. -
Page 9: Use Of The Sbc's Onboard Graphics Adaptor
Use of the SBC’s onboard graphics adaptor Onboard Graphics Adaptor used as Control Screen The VSN1170 is shipped with the BIOS configured to boot off the onboard graphics device. This output can then be used as the control screen for a typical wall configuration. - Page 10 Chipset>North Bridge Configuration>Initiate Graphic Adapter - [PEG/PCI] Chipset>North Bridge Configuration>PEG Port Configuration> PCI Express Port - [Auto] Fig.5 The system will then boot on output 1&3 of the graphics card that is closest to the SBC, irrespective of the settings of the identification links on the graphics cards. In this context “closest to the SBC” is defined in terms of the PCI bus enumeration, so if a VSN1100X is attached to the host, the system will boot on the first VGA card to be discovered in the VSN1100X (counting from the slot closest to the SLink-G3 slot), and failing that the first graphics card in the host machine.
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Page 11: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Your VSN1170 may have cards that require installation as cards may have been shipped separately. To ensure your cards are installed correctly please consult the user manual for detailed instructions. User manuals for cards are located on the Software Installation Suite CD. - Page 12 Express11-G3 Connectors FAN1, 4 pin fan speed control header J30, SATA 2.0 FAN2, Pin 1 : GND Pin 1 : 0V FAN3 Pin 2 : +12V Pin 2 : A+ Pin 3 : TACH Pin 3 : A- Pin 4 : PWM Pin 4 : 0V Pin 5 : B- Pin 6 : B+...
- Page 13 Connecting Expansion Chassis (VSN1100X) It is possible to connect a VSN1100X expansion chassis to the VSN1170 thereby increasing the number of PCIe slots available. The following diagram illustrates how this can be achieved: Fig.7 The flexibility of the Express11-G3 technology allows multiple backplanes to be arranged in a star...
- Page 14 VSN1170 LED’s The VSN1170 and VSN1100X have an LED for each PCIe slot and the PICMG1.3 SBC slot. Fig.10 Express11-G3 LED’s The Express11-G3 has an LED for each PCI Express slot and the PICMG1.3 SBC slot. The LED’s indicate the...
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Page 15: Datapath Limited
Datapath Limited Datapath has a long and very successful history in the computer graphics industry. Datapath has been de- signing and supplying high performance, high quality graphics display systems to the world’s largest and most demanding companies and institutions since 1982. Datapath was one of the founding companies of multi-screen Windows acceleration using single and multi board solutions. -
Page 16: Fcc Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. UK Headquarters and Main Sales Office Datapath Ltd., Bemrose House, Bemrose Park, Wayzgoose Drive Derby, DE21 6XQ, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1332 294441 Fax: +44 (0) 1332 290667 Email: sales@datapath.co.uk... -
Page 17: Index
Index Backplane Layout 11 packing box 5 BIOS setup 9 power supply 3 cable 3 RPSU 7 capture channels 6 copyright 15 technical support 15 Dimensions 7 Wall Control 6 email 15 expansion chassis 13 Features 6 Introduction 4 LED’s 14 Maintenance 3 Models 7 multi-unit rack assembly 3...