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- Page 1 Vario L3 Small Form-Factor PC User Guide Document Reference: Product User Guide Document Issue: 1.1 Page | 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Vario L3 Table Of Contents Contents Copyright ................................3 Limitations of Liability ............................3 Trademarks ................................. 3 Regulatory Statements ............................4 Safety Warning for North America ........................4 Manual Organisation ............................5 Introduction ................................ 6 Specification ............................... 7 General Precautions ............................9 Electro-Static Discharges ............................ -
Page 3: Copyright
Vario L3 Introduction Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, without the prior permission, in writing, from the publisher. For permission in the UK please contact Blue Chip Technology. -
Page 4: Regulatory Statements
Vario L3 Introduction Regulatory Statements This product meets the essential protection requirements of the European EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and its amending Directives, and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and is eligible to bear the CE mark. Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. -
Page 5: Manual Organisation
Bios Setup Maintenance details We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with the Vario L3 or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance. IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THE SECTION 'PRECAUTIONS' BEFORE HANDLING ANY COMPONENTS INSIDE THE UNIT. -
Page 6: Introduction
Product Summary Introduction The VARIO L3 is a powerful slim-line AMD AM2/AM3 based Personal Computer (PC) specifically designed to drive large plasma and other large displays panels. The unit is self-contained requiring as a minimum, only a power connection and a display. The applications are not limited to display applications: it may be used as a general purpose PC. -
Page 7: Specification
Vario L3 Specification Specification CPU: AMD Socket AM2+ / AM3 Chipset: AMD 780G and SB700 or AMD 785G and SB750 Graphics Controller: Integrated HD 3200 (with 780G) or HD4200 (with 785G) RGB, DVI / HDMI Maximum resolution of 2048x1536 for VGA output... - Page 8 Vario L3 Specification Power: 12V DC Internal Power External power via OD5.5mm, ID2.5mm short Jack Socket * Typical Power Consumption: 60W based on 160Gb HDD, 2Gb RAM, AMD 5050e X2 CPU with XP professional running High CPU loading *Note: the plug should be no longer than 10mm long to avoid damaging the socket housing Environmental Conditions: Operating temperature range +0°C...
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Page 9: General Precautions
Vario L3 Precautions General Precautions Your Single Board Computer is susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharges. In order to avoid damage, you should work at an anti-static bench and observe normal anti-static precautions. Wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to an earth point before opening any packaging. -
Page 10: Bios & Cmos Memory
Vario L3 Precautions BIOS & CMOS Memory Please be aware that with personal computer products, it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS memory that make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings; (see the description of the Jumper Settings for details). -
Page 11: Quick Start
Vario L3 Quick Start Quick Start The following sections explain how to install your Vario L3 Computer. First ensure that you are familiar with the contents of the section "Precautions". It contains important information to avoid damage to the board. -
Page 12: External Connections
Vario L3 Installation External Connections Figure 1a: External Connections 780G Figure 1b: External Connections 785G Use the above two pictures to identify which particular configuration you have Page | 12... -
Page 13: Internal Connections
Vario L3 Installation Internal Connections Figure 2A: Internal Connectors 780G Page | 13... - Page 14 Vario L3 Installation Figure 2B: Internal Connectors 785G Page | 14...
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Page 15: Jumpers
Vario L3 Installation Jumpers The processor board used in the VARIO L3 PC is largely free of selection jumpers. Most settings are controlled from the BIOS, and stored in the CMOS memory. Only the following jumpers are significant CMOS Clear To clear the CMOS memory, first switch off the PC power, then locate the 3-pin header labelled ‘CLRTC’... -
Page 16: Upgrading Hardware
Installation Upgrading Hardware Warning Before attempting any upgrade to the VARIO L3 computer, please read the section "Precautions". For your personal safety it is important that you ensure that the unit is switched off, and the DC supply is disconnected. -
Page 17: Outline Drawing
Vario L3 Installation Outline Drawing Figure 5: outline dimensions Page | 17... -
Page 18: Adding / Removing Mounting Brackets
Vario L3 Installation Adding / Removing Mounting Brackets Figure 6: Universal mounting option If ordered, one or two Universal Mounting bracket(s) can be supplied. The bracket will be attached as shown in Picture 2 above, and to use, remove the screws, turn the bracket 180˚, then re-insert the screws. The bracket can... -
Page 19: Replacing / Fitting The Disk On Module
Vario L3 Installation Figure 8: Cover lifts off and on With Screws removed, the cover lid can be lifted vertically to remove. Fitting is the reverse process Replacing / Fitting the Disk on Module On the 780G motherboard, the Disk On Module is fitted directly to the IDE connector shown below... -
Page 20: Replacing The Hdd
Vario L3 Installation Replacing the HDD The HDD is fitted directly to the base of the chassis by means of 4 screws shown below Figure 10: HDD mounting screws If a 2.5” Solid State device is fitted instead, then this will be mounted in a caddy/plate which will also attach directly to the base using these screws. -
Page 21: Pci Expansion
PCI Expansion Like its predecessor Vario L2, the Vario L3 can provide the option for fitting a low power, short form factor PCI card. The Expansion slot is a factory fitted option. Please check with Blue Chip Technology before fitting your own Adapters, as fitting one not tested or recommended, could draw more power than the build in PSU can supply causing instability and/or overheating within the unit. - Page 22 Vario L3 Installation Figure 14: When inserting a PCI Adapter, first loosen or remove the three screws retaining the internal cover plate. The PCI Adapter can then be slid into place, again carefully aligning the edge connector of the card with the riser slot.
- Page 23 Vario L3 Installation Before inserting a PCI card, slightly bend the end of the Adapter bracket as shown below. Figure 17: PCI Card bracket This also helps prevent the bracket fouling on the front EMC gasket. Once the Adapter card is fitted, the three internal cover screws can be tightened so that the Adapter bracket tail is locked in place.
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Page 24: Optional Wi-Fi
Vario L3 Installation Optional Wi-Fi The optional Wi-Fi card is attached to the underside of the internal cover as shown below Figure 14: Optional Wi-Fi The antenna is attached to the chassis as indicated in Figure 11. The Wi-Fi is a USB device and the motherboard... -
Page 25: Installing Operating Systems
BIOS Setup Installing Operating Systems Your VARIO L3 Small Form-Factor PC may have been supplied complete with a software operating system, in which case the appropriate drivers will have been loaded. If it has been supplied without an operating system, one must be loaded following the instructions supplied with the software. -
Page 26: Bios Setup
BIOS, any BIOS updates are not made available via the Blue Chip driver website. Please note that, the motherboard and BIOS used in the Vario L3, has more options and functionality than is supported by the chassis. The following refer to the 780G motherboard, however the 785G BIOS settings are... - Page 27 Vario L3 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup All the items related with power saving function features can be set up through this menu. Miscellaneous This menu offers options to assign resources. PC Health Status This setup enables you to read temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System, as well as setup smart fan...
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Page 28: Cmos Features
Vario L3 BIOS Setup CMOS Features This sub-menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date and time. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change the setting. -
Page 29: Advanced Chipset Features
Vario L3 BIOS Setup The important settings in this page are quick and quiet boot, as well as the Boot Order When Enabled, Quick Power On Self Test allows BIOS to skip certain tests during POST to speed boot time Advanced Chipset Features Options include being able to enable the HDMI Audio and system cache. -
Page 30: Integrated Peripherals
Vario L3 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals This Menu allows access to following sub-menus to setup Drive options, control USB settings, Serial Port addressing The Important setting in the Super IO page is Power On After power Fail. When set to ON, the unit will always... -
Page 31: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup This menu allows various options for controlling the power conditions of the Vario L3. Wake On LAN functionality can be turned on by Enabling the Wake-up By PCI Card setting Page | 31... -
Page 32: Miscellaneous Control Configurations
BIOS Setup Miscellaneous Control Configurations As there is limited expansion options on the Vario L3, there should be no need to adjust any of these settings PC Health Status This menu displays temperature and voltage details which can be used to identify if the unit is operating out of specification. -
Page 33: Thermal Throttling
This is useful in certain circumstances, however, if the CPU is reaching the throttling temperature, then it is an indication that the Vario L3 is operating close to or above its upper temperature limit. Extended operation at higher temperatures is not recommended. -
Page 34: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance On a regular basis the inside of the VARIO L3 should be cleaned out to prevent dust build up which could eventually lead to obstruction of the convection airflow within the unit and prevent efficient operation. Generally the enclosure design and the wiring layout will ensure that the cooling is stable. However, bear in mind that any modifications to the installation may cause a restriction of the air vents. -
Page 35: Amendment History
Vario L3 History Amendment History Issue Level Issue Date Author Amendment Details 24-08-2009 TMCK First Release 29-06-2010 TMCK Addition of 785 Chipset Contact Details Blue Chip Technology Ltd. Chowley Oak Tattenhall Chester CH3 9EX U.K. Telephone: +44 (0)1829 772000 Facsimile: +44 (0)1829 772001 www.bluechiptechnology.co.uk...
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