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ELIT-1250
Digital Signage Player w/ AMD G-T56N APU
User's Manual
Version 1.0
2013.06
P/N: 4012125000100P
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  • Page 1 ELIT-1250 Digital Signage Player w/ AMD G-T56N APU User’s Manual Version 1.0 2013.06 P/N: 4012125000100P...
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  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Version Date Description June 2013 Initial release - i -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision History ................i Preface.................... v Copyright Notice ..................v Declaration of Conformity ................. v CE ...................... v FCC Class A ..................v RoHS ....................vi SVHC / REACH .................vi Important Safety Instructions ..............vii Warning ....................viii Replacing Lithium Battery ............... viii Technical Support ...................viii Warranty ....................ix Chapter 1 - Introduction ..............
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 5 - BIOS ................47 5.1. Main ....................50 5.2. Advanced ..................51 5.2.1. ACPI Settings ................. 53 5.2.2. S5 RTC Wake Settings ............54 5.2.3. CPU Configuration ..............55 5.2.4. USB Configuration ..............56 5.2.5. F81801 Super IO Configuration ..........58 5.2.6.
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  • Page 7: Preface

    This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from ARBOR. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.

  • Page 8: Rohs

    SVHC / REACH To minimize the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth we live, Arbor hereby confirms all products comply with the restriction of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) in (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH --Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulated by the European Union.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

  • Page 10: Warning

    Technical Support If you have any technical difficulties, please consult the user’s manual first at: ftp://ftp.arbor.com.tw/pub/manual Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail our customer service when you still cannot find out the answer.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction - 1 -...

  • Page 14: The Computer

    If you are not sure about the description herein, consult your vendor before further handling. We recommend that you keep one copy of this manual for the quick reference for any necessary maintenance in the future. Thank you for choosing ARBOR products. - 2 -...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Introduction 1.3. Specifications System Soldered onboard AMD G-T56N 1.65GHz processor BIOS AMI BIOS Chipset AMD Hudson-M1 A50M Graphics Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon HD 6320 (G-T56N) One 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket that supports Memory 1066/1333MHz SDRAM up to 4GB Serial ATA One serial ATA port with 600MB/s HDD transfer rate LAN Chipset One Realtek 8111 GbE controller...
  • Page 16 Introduction Mechanical Construction Aluminum alloy Mounting VESA-mount / wall-mount Weight 1.61 kg (3.55 lb) Dimensions 193 x 170 x 50 mm (7.60" x 6.69" x 1.96") (W x D x H) Power Requirement Power Input DC 16~24V input Power Max. 40W (w/o I/O card) Consumption - 4 -...

  • Page 17: Inside The Package

    Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: One ELIT-1250 Digital Signage Player One Driver CD One User’s Manual 1.5.

  • Page 18: Configure-To-Order Service

    Introduction 1.5.2. Configure-to-Order Service Make the computer more tailored to your needs by selecting one or more components from the list below to be fabricated to the computer. SSD-25032 Memoright 2.5" 32GB SATAII SSD kit HSUPA 3.75G module kit & internal HSPA-SI1400 wiring Intel...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 - Getting Started - 7 -...

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    Getting Started 2.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of the computer, with the measurements in width, depth, and height called out. 215.70 200.00 Ø11.00 6.50 NUT UNC#6-32 193.00 Unit: mm - 8 -...

  • Page 21: Take A Tour

    Getting Started 2.2. Take A Tour The computer has some I/O ports, status LED light and controls on the front and rear panels. The following illustrations show all the components called out . Front View status Serial Serial Power port port button ports...
  • Page 22 Getting Started Rear View Line DVI-D HDMI DC-in port port port ports port Side View - 10 -...

  • Page 23: Driver Installation Notes

    2.3. Driver Installation Notes The computer supports the operating systems of Windows 7 and Windows 8. For these operating systems, find the necessary device drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. For different operating systems, the installation of drivers/utilities may vary slightly, but generally they are similar.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Chapter 3 - System Configuration - 13 -...

  • Page 26: Board Layout

    System Configuration 3.1. Board Layout The main board FMB-a50M2 forms the engine of the computer. This section will provide an thorough view of this board. FMB-a50M2: Board Top - 14 -...
  • Page 27 System Configuration FMB-a50M2: Board Bottom - 15 -...

  • Page 28: Jumpers And Connectors

    System Configuration 3.2. Jumpers and Connectors The main board FMB-a50M2 comes with some connectors to join some devices and also some jumpers to alter hardware configuration. The following in this chapter will explicate each of these components. 3.2.1. Jumpers JRTC1 Function: CMOS Setting Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting:...
  • Page 29 System Configuration JCP1 & JCP2 Function: Power setting for serial ports. (JCP1 for COM1 and JCP2 for COM2.) Jumper Type: Onboard 2.54mm-pitch 1x3-pin header Setting: Description Setting RI with 12V power Normal (default) Board Top JCP2 JCP1 JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1...

  • Page 30: Connectors

    System Configuration 3.2.2. Connectors SATA1 Description: Serial ATA Connector Connector Type: SATA port with data & power vertical connector (7+15pin) Desc. Desc. Desc. 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1 JBAT1 17 15 JMC1 18 16 JSIM1 72 74 71 73...

  • Page 31: Rear Panel

    System Configuration JPWR1 Description: 19V adapter in DC jack Connector Type: 2.5φ DIP DC jack with nut and washer Description center inner circle Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1 JBAT1 17 15 JMC1 18 16 JSIM1 72 74 71 73 SODIMM1 JUSB1...

  • Page 32: Front Panel

    System Configuration JCOM1 & JCOM2 Description: Serial ports, both RS232-interfaced. Connector Type: External 9-pin D-sub male connector Description Description Description Front Panel Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1 JBAT1 17 15 JMC1 18 16 JSIM1 72 74 71 73 SODIMM1 JUSB1 JPWR1...
  • Page 33 System Configuration JUSB1 & JUSB2 Description: USB ports Connector Type: Double-stacked type-A USB 2.0 ports 5 6 7 8 Lower Upper Pin Desc. Desc. 1 2 3 4 USB D- USB D- USB D+ USB D+ Front Panel Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2...
  • Page 34 System Configuration JBAT1 Description: Battery connector Connector Type: 1.25mm-pitch 1x2-pin wafer connector Description battery power Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1 JBAT1 17 15 JMC1 18 16 JSIM1 72 74 71 73 SODIMM1 JUSB1 JPWR1 JHDMI1 JLAN1 JDVI1 JVGA1 - 22 -...
  • Page 35 System Configuration JLAN1 Description: Ethernet connector Connector Type: RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100/1000Mbps fast Ethernet Description Description MDI0 MDI2 MDI0# MDI2# MDI1 MDI3 MDI1# MDI3# Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1 JBAT1 17 15 JMC1 18 16 JSIM1 72 74 71 73 SODIMM1...
  • Page 36 System Configuration JDVI1 The computer features a DVI (digital visual interface) port, supporting DVI-D (analog only) video output. Description: DVI-D port (digital) Connector Type: 24-pin DIP-type female DVI connector w/o screw Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. T.M.D.S DATA 2- T.M.D.S DATA 1- T.M.D.S DATA 0- T.M.D.S DATA 2+...
  • Page 37 System Configuration JSIM1 Description: SIM card socket Connector Type: 6-pin SIM card socket with a hinged cover Description Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1 JBAT1 17 15 JMC1 18 16 JSIM1 72 74 71 73 SODIMM1 JUSB1 JPWR1 JHDMI1 JLAN1 JDVI1...
  • Page 38 System Configuration JMC1 Description: PCI Express Mini-card socket Connector Type: Onboard 0.8mm-pitch 52-pin edge card connector interconnected with SIM card socket Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Wake 20 W_Disable# 36 USB_D- +3.3V 21 GND 37 GND COEX1 22 PERST# 38 USB_D+ 23 PERn0 39 +3.3V...
  • Page 39 System Configuration JLPC1 Function: Board debugging Jumper Type: Onboard 2.00mm pitch 2x5-pin feamail header Pin Description Pin Description LPC_CLK LPC_AD3 LPC_FRAME# LPC_LAD2 LPC_AD0 3.3V RST# LPC_AD1 Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1 JBAT1 17 15 JMC1 18 16 JSIM1 72 74 71 73...
  • Page 40 System Configuration JVGA1 Description: VGA connector Connector Type: 2.54mm-pitch 3x5-pin D-sub connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. Pin Desc. RED RETURN 11 RESERVED GREEN GREEN RETURN 12 DCC Data BLUE BLUE RETURN 13 HSYNC Reserved 14 VSYNC 10 GND 15 DCC Clock Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2...
  • Page 41 System Configuration JHDMI1 Destription: HDMI connector Connector Type: 19-pin HDMI connector with flange of surface-mounted type Description Description DATA2 DATA2# DATA1 DATA1# DATA0 DATA0# CLK# Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1 JBAT1 17 15 JMC1 18 16 JSIM1 72 74 71 73 SODIMM1...
  • Page 42 System Configuration JLOUT1 Description: Audio output Connector Type: Lime green 3.5mm audio jack with shield Description Audio Left Audio Right Audio Jack Detect Audio GND Audio GND Board Top JCOM1 JCOM2 JUSB2 JRTC1 JCP2 JCP1 JBAT1 17 15 JMC1 18 16 JSIM1 72 74 71 73...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 - Installation And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Installation and Maintenance Chapter 4 - Installation and Maintenance - 31 -...

  • Page 44: Install Hardware

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1. Install Hardware The computer is constructed based on modular design to make it easy for users to add hardware or to maintain the computer. The following sections will guide you to the simple hardware installations for the computer. 4.1.1.
  • Page 45 Installation & Maintenance Slide out the bottom cover and remove the bottom cover from the computer. The inside of the computer comes to view. To adjust jumpers or connect/disconnect devices to/from the main board, 3.2.1. Jumpers on page 3.2.2. Connectors on page 18.
  • Page 46 Installation & Maintenance To install a Wi-Fi module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, see Appendix C: Wi-Fi Module WIFI-IN1300 Hardware/Software Installation on page 81. To install the SIM card, see 4.1.4. Install SIM Card on page 42. - 34 -...

  • Page 47: Install Memory Module

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.2. Install Memory Module The main board has one dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. Load the computer with a memory module of higher capacity to make programs run faster. The memory module for the computer’s SO-DIMM socket should be a 204-pin DDR3 with a “key notch”...
  • Page 48 Installation & Maintenance Confront the memory module’s edge connector with the SO-DIMM slot connector. Align the memory module’s key notch at the break on the SO- DIMM slot connector. memory module’s key SO-DIMM slot notch connector's break Aligh the memory module’s key notch at the SO-DIMM slot connector's break.
  • Page 49 Installation & Maintenance To uninstall the DDR3 memory module: Pull back both locks from the memory module. The DDR3 memory module will be auto-released from the socket. Remove the memory module. Restore the bottom cover to the computer. - 37 -...

  • Page 50: Install Hdd/Ssd Storage

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.3. Install HDD/SSD Storage The computer supports 1.8-inch or 2.5-inch SSD storage device. To install such a storage device to the computer, follow through the guide below: 4.1.3.1. Install 2.5" SSD Storage Device Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1.
  • Page 51 Installation & Maintenance Fix the assemblage with four screws - two screws on each side of the bracket. Two screws on one side. The other two screws on the other side. Plug the SSD (with the bracket) to the onboard SATA connector. SATA connector Plug the SSD to the onboard SATA connector.
  • Page 52 Installation & Maintenance Restore the bottom cover to the computer. 4.1.3.2. Install 1.8" SSD Storage Device Remove the bottom cover from the computer as described in 4.1.1. Open the Computer on page 32. The inside of the computer comes to view. See the illustration below and find the bracket for an SDD.
  • Page 53 Installation & Maintenance Plug an 1.8-inch SSD to the SATA connector while meeting the three bolts mentioned in the previous step. Plug an 1.8-inch SSD to the SATA connector while meeting the three bolts. Fix the SSD by using three screws at the three bolts. Fix the SSD by using three screws at the three bolts.

  • Page 54: Install Sim Card

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.4. Install SIM Card The computer comes with a SIM socket for 3G networking. Follow through the guide below to install a SIM card to the computer. Note: To make use of a SIM card for 3G networking, a 3G module is also needed on the computer, see Appendix B to install the 3G module...
  • Page 55 Installation & Maintenance Push back the hinged cover to open the socket. Swivel the hinged cover. The hinged cover is also the card holder. Slide a SIM card along the hinged cover. Note the notch on the SIM card should meet the notch on the socket.

  • Page 56: Install Wireless Modules

    Installation & Maintenance 4.1.5. Install Wireless Modules The computer comes with a Mini-card sockets to load the computer with the wireless modules of PCI Express Mini-card form factor. The configure- to-order wireless modules available with the computer are the 3G module HSPA-SI1400 and the Wi-Fi moldue WIFI-IN1300: HSPA-SI1400 HSUPA 3.75G module kit &...

  • Page 57: Mount The Computer

    4.2. Mount the Computer Integrate the computer to where it works by mounting it to a wall in the surroundings or to the rear of a display monitor. 4.2.1. VESA-Mount Mounting the computer to the rear of a display monitor relies on VMK-1000, a VESA mount kit, which is available on your option.

  • Page 58: Wall-Mount

    Installation & Maintenance Hang the computer onto the VMK-1000 VESA mount kit, and fully tighten the four halfway-fastened screws as previously mentioned. 4.2.2. Wall-Mount Follow through the guide below to mount the computer to a wall. Find the four cutouts as marked in the illustration below: Mount the computer to a wall by the said cutouts.

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 - Bios

    Chapter 5 BIOS Chapter 5 - BIOS - 47 -...
  • Page 60 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information Set the Date. Use Tab to Project Version ELIT-1250 1.00 switch between Date elements Build Date and Time 06/11/2013 18:08:28 Memory Infomration Total Memory...
  • Page 61 BIOS Key Commands The BIOS Setup utility relies on a keyboard to receive user’s instructions. Hit the following keys to navigate within the utility and configure the utility. Keystroke Function ← → Moves left/right between the top menus. ↓ ↑ Moves up/down between highlight items.

  • Page 62: Main

    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information Set the Date. Use Tab to Project Version ELIT-1250 1.00 switch between Date elements Build Date and Time 06/11/2013 18:08:28 Memory Infomration Total Memory...

  • Page 63: Advanced

    BIOS 5.2. Advanced Access the Advanced menu to manage the computer’s system configuration including the Super IO chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCI Express Link Register Settings Set the ASPM Level: Force L0S ASPM Support [Disabled]...
  • Page 64 BIOS Enable ACPI Settings 5.2.1. ACPI Settings on page 53. Hibernation Wake S5 RTC Wake system with 5.2.2. S5 RTC Wake Settings on page 54. Settings Fixed Time CPU Configuration 5.2.3. CPU Configuration on page 55. USB Configuration 5.2.4. USB Configuration on page 56.

  • Page 65: Acpi Settings

    BIOS 5.2.1. ACPI Settings Access this submenu to configure system ACPI parameters. The featured setting is: Setting Description Enables/disables the system to/from hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). Enable Hibernation This option may not be effective with some OS. This setting is enabled by default. - 53 -...

  • Page 66: S5 Rtc Wake Settings

    BIOS 5.2.2. S5 RTC Wake Settings Access this submenu to control whether the system can wake from S5 using the RTC alarm. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Enables or Disables System wake Wake system with Fixed Time [Disabled]...

  • Page 67: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.3. CPU Configuration Select CPU Configuration to run a report of the CPU's details including the hardware version, software version, model name, processor speed, microcode revision, max./min. processor speeds, the amount of processor core(s), and CPU caches. See the depiction below: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 68: Usb Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.4. USB Configuration Select this submenu to view the status of the USB ports and configure USB features. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support.
  • Page 69 BIOS Sets the time-out for USB mass storage device start unit command. Device reset time-out Options available are 10 sec, 20 sec (default), 30 sec and 40 sec. Sets the maximum time that elapses USB hardware before a USB device reports itself to the delays and controller.

  • Page 70: F81801 Super Io Configuration

    BIOS 5.2.5. F81801 Super IO Configuration This submenu configures the Super IO chip, F81801, for the computer’s serial ports COM1 and COM2. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port F81801 Super IO Configuration 0 (COMA)
  • Page 71 BIOS Configures the computer’s COM1, which is RS232-interfaced. The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the serial port. Serial Port Enabled is the default. Sets the optimal IO address and IRQ info for the serial port: Serial Port 1 Options available are: Configuration IO=2F8h;...

  • Page 72: F81801 H/W Monitor

    BIOS 5.2.6. F81801 H/W Monitor Select this submenu to view the main board’s hardware status. Select it to run a report of various info as depicted below: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Pc Health Status Chipset temperature : +65 °c...

  • Page 73: Chipset

    BIOS 5.3. Chipset The Chipset menu controls the system’s chipset, including the north bridge and the south bridge. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit North Bridge North Bridge Parameters South Bridge →←: Select Screen : Select Item...

  • Page 74: North Bridge Configuration

    BIOS 5.3.1. North Bridge Configuration Select this submenu to configure the north bridge features such as the memory clock and the function to clear the memory: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit North Bridge Configuration This Option Allows User to select different Memory Clock.

  • Page 75: South Bridge Configuration

    BIOS 5.3.2. South Bridge Configuration Select this submenu to view the south bridge's CIM (common information model) version and configure the system's south bridge: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit SB CIM Version Native IDE /n RAID /n AHCI /n AHCI /n Legacy IDE /n...

  • Page 76: Boot

    BIOS 5.4. Boot Access this Boot menu to configure how to boot up the system such as the configuration of boot device priority. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Number of seconds to wait for Setup Prompt Timeout...
  • Page 77 BIOS Enables/disables initializing only a minimal set of devices required to launch the active boot options Boot when booting up the system. Fast Boot Configuration Enabled is the default. This setting has no effect for BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) options. Delivers the version of the CSM16, the Compatibility16 BIOS, a stripped-down traditional 16-bit real-mode CSM16 Module Version...

  • Page 78: Security

    BIOS 5.5. Security The Security menu sets up the password for the system’s administrator account. Once the administrator password is set up, this BIOS Setup utility is limited to access and will ask for the password each time any access is attempted.

  • Page 79: Save & Exit

    BIOS 5.6. Save & Exit The Save & Exit menu features a handful of commands to launch actions from the BIOS Setup utility regarding saving changes, quitting the utility and recovering defaults. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...
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  • Page 81: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices - 69 -...

  • Page 82: Appendix A: Watchdog Timer (Wdt) Setting

    Appendices Appendix A: Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industrial application to monitor CPU activities. The application software depends on its requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT timeout, the functional normal system will reload the WDT.

  • Page 83: Appendix B: 3G Module Hspa-Si1400 Hardware/Software Installation

    42) and software-wise the computer needs the device driver and an application program. This appendix will guide you to install the 3G module HSPA-SI1400 and the device driver. (To have a copy of the device driver, please contact ARBOR customer service as described in Technical Support on page viii.)
  • Page 84 Appendices Have the HSPA-SI1400 3G module kit. The 3G module is a full-size module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, with two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“. Two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN”, the other is “AUX”.
  • Page 85 Appendices Remove the plastic plug from the computer's front panel to make an antenna hole. Keep the plastic plug for any possible restoration in the future. The antenna hole stopped up by a plug the antenna hole w/o the plug the removed plug a view from the inside of the computer a view outside the computer...
  • Page 86 Appendices Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the 3G module’s “MAIN” connector. From the other end of the RF antenna, which is an SMA connector, remove the washer and the nut. Save the washer and nut for later use. Note the SMA connector has the form of a threaded bolt, with one flattened side.
  • Page 87 Appendices 11. Mount the washer first and then the nut to the SMA connector. Make sure the nut is tightened. Mount the washer and the nut to the SMA connector. Tighten the nut. 12. Restore the computer's bottom cover. 13. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector.

  • Page 88: Install Device Driver

    3G module or Wi-Fi module. To install the driver for the 3G module HSPA-SI1400: Request a copy of the device driver from ARBOR customer service by the contact info as described in Technical Support on page viii.
  • Page 89 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The driver installation then starts, progresses and finishes. Click the Finish button to quit the driver installation. - 77 -...

  • Page 90: Install Application Program

    Appendices B.3. Install Application Program Request a copy of the application program from ARBOR customer service by the contact info as described in Technical Support on page viii. Run the Windows Installer file Watcher_Generic.msi. The installer opens and prepares to install.
  • Page 91 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The installer then prompts the license agreement. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement. Click the Change... button to browse for an alternate folder to install the application program to, or simply click the Next button to install the application program to the suggested folder.
  • Page 92 Appendices Click the Finish button to quit the installation. An AirCard Watcher icon then shows up on the desktop. Double-click the AirCard Watcher icon to launch the application program. The AirCard Watcher opens. See the document of the AirCard Watcher to know how to use the application program.

  • Page 93: Appendix C: Wi-Fi Module Wifi-In1300 Hardware/Software Installation

    This appendix will guide you to install the Wi-Fi module WIFI-IN1300 and the device driver. (To have a copy of the device driver, please contact ARBOR customer service by the contact info described in Technical Support on page viii.) C.1.
  • Page 94 Appendices Prepare the WIFI-IN1300 Wi-Fi module kit. The module is a half-size module of PCI Express Mini-card form factor, with two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN“, and the other is “AUX“. Two U.FL connectors, one is “MAIN”, the other is “AUX”. In order to make the half-size Wi-Fi module compatible with the Mini- card socket, extend the WiFi module with a “mini half bracket”.
  • Page 95 Appendices Plug the Wi-Fi module to the socket’s connector by a slanted angle. Fully plug the module, and note the notch on the wireless module should meet the break of the connector. Connector break Fully plug the module. Press down the module and fix the module in place using two screws. Remove the plastic plug from the computer's front panel to make an antenna hole.
  • Page 96 Appendices Have the RF antenna. The antenna has an SMA connector on one end and an MHF connector on the other. SMA connector MHF connector Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “MAIN“ connector. Connect the RF antenna’s MHF connector to the Wi-Fi module’s “MAIN”...
  • Page 97 Appendices Among the screw Remove thread, there is a the nut and flat side. washer. 11. Pull the SMA connector through the above mentioned antenna hole. Note to meet the aforesaid flattened side with the antenna hole's flat side. Arrange the flat side of the SMA connector to meet the flat side of the antenna hole.
  • Page 98 Appendices 14. Have an external antenna. Screw and tightly fasten the antenna to the SMA connector. 15. Swivel the antenna to an angle of best signals. - 86 -...

  • Page 99: Install Device Driver & Application Program

    The device driver of WIFI-IN1300 will install the application program (the utility) as well. Follow the guide below to install WIFI-IN1300 driver (and the application program): Request a copy of the device driver from ARBOR customer service by the contact info as described in Technical Support on page viii.
  • Page 100 Appendices Click the Next butoon to proceed. The installer then starts to prepare for the setup. When the preparation finishes, the installer prompts to install Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software on the computer. - 88 -...
  • Page 101 Appendices Click the Next button to proceed. The installer then prompts the license agreement. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click the Next button to proceed. The installer then asks where to install the software. - 89 -...
  • Page 102 Appendices Click the Change... button to browse for an alternate folder to install the software to, or simply click the Next button to install the software to the suggested folder. The installer then opens a Setup Type selection. Select Typical to install both the driver and the application program (recommended) or select Custom to choose the features to install.
  • Page 103 Appendices Click the Finish button to quit the software installation. The computer’s Wi-Fi feature is ready-to-use, see the document of the application program to know how to connect the computer to a Wi-Fi hotspot. - 91 -...

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