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Wall Mount type HDD model MPC-WA1HA User’s Manual CONTEC CO.,LTD.
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Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. Keep the motherboard product case with care as it is required if the motherboard is repaired or replaced.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents Check Your Package............................ i Copyright ..............................ii Trademarks ..............................ii BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT About MPC-WA1HA ..........................1 Features..............................1 Customer Support ............................2 Web Site..............................2 Limited One-Year Warranty....................... 2 How to Obtain Service........................2 Liability..............................2 Safety Precautions............................
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EACH FUNCTION POWER SW............................29 RESET SW............................29 Motherboard connectors ........................29 RAS board............................29 MPC-WA1HA...
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product. About MPC-WA1HA The MPC-WA1HA is an IBM PC/AT compatible, general-purpose computer with an Intel Pentium 4 4.2B GHz processor. The MPC-WA1HA includes a CONTEC RAS board as a standard component, capable of operation monitoring (temperatures, voltages, fans), remote control and monitoring through a web browser, watchdog timer operation, and general-purpose input/output.
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages. Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. Limited One-Year Warranty CONTEC Products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage. MPC-WA1HA...
Do not use or store the product in the air that chemicals are giving off or the place that is near the chemicals. Clean the MPC-WA1HA by wiping lightly with a soft cloth moistened with water or a cleaning solution. Take care to avoid the use of benzene, thinners or other volatile solutions which may cause deformation or discoloration.
Please note in advance that some manufacturers may not be able to analyze individual faults and to make answers in writing . If a component causes a fault, contact your local retailer, and CONTEC will request the manufacturer to take appropriate action.
When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form. (1) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box. (2) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock, vibration, magnetism, and static electricity. MPC-WA1HA...
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Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference at his own expense. W ARNING TO USER Change or modifications not expressly approved the manufacturer can void the user's authority to operate this equipment. MPC-WA1HA...
Dimension (mm) 130(Max.) SLOT2 (Assuming that the PC-RAS(PCI) is plugged in SLOT1) High (H) : 87(Min.)to122(Max.) *4 RAS functions PC-RAS(PCI) (CONTEC) *5 Monitor functions Temperature, DC voltage, and fan Web functions Setting, monitoring, and remote power control Monitor interval: 500 µ sec to 10min...
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*8 Use the PC-RAS(PCI) utility software found in the bundled FD (prepared by CONTEC). *9 It has been verified that the MPC-WA1HA allows either OS to be installed from the CD-ROM drive. *10 When the expansion slots are being used...
PC-RAS(PCI) POWER LED (Green) For details, refer to the PC-RAS(PCI) manual. HDD LED (Red) RESET SW Main power switch SLOT0 SLOT2 SLOT4 SLOT6 SLOT1 SLOT3 SLOT5 Motherboard connectors For details, refer to the motherboard manual. Figure 2.1 Layout Drawing MPC-WA1HA...
3. Hardware Setup 3. Hardware Setup Before setting up the hardware of the MPC-WA1HA, always make sure that the power supply is off. Opening and closing the chassis Opening procedure Take the following steps to open the chassis. 1. Use the attached key to unlock the chassis (as (1) in the sketch shown below).
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1. Close the top lid of the chassis while pulling the lever shown in the sketch below. Pull the level out. Figure 3.4 Closing the chassis 2. Take the steps to open the chassis in reverse order to retract and lock the chassis. MPC-WA1HA...
2. To draw the chassis into the housing, take the steps to draw it out in reverse order to put it back in place. CAUTION When drawing the chassis from or into the wall-mounted housing (fastened onto the wall), place a table below the housing in advance not to let the chassis fall accidentally. MPC-WA1HA...
(M3 x 6) to fasten the power cable retaining bracket. Attach the retaining bracket with its large notch up (for exhaust of the power supply’s fan). Use the power cable retaining bracket, fixed clamp, and screw (M3 x 6) supplied as accessories for the MPC-WA1HA. Power cable retaining bracket Fixed clamp Figure 3.7 Fastening the power cable retaining bracket...
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Pass the power cable through the fixed clamp and lock the clamp. Slide the locked clamp toward the power cable plug ((4) in the following sketch) to secure the power cable. Lock the clamp. Figure 3.9. Securing the power cable MPC-WA1HA...
Figure 3.10 Removing the faceplate Removing the filter Remove the filter as shown below. Figure 3.11 Removing the filter CAUTION Clean the filter periodically. Using the MPC-WA1HA with the filter left dirty increases the interior temperature of the chassis, resulting in unexpected trouble. MPC-WA1HA...
Figure 3.12 Mounting the board CAUTION Make sure that the board has been mounted securely. Securing the board Loosen the screw ((2) in the following sketch) in the board fastening clamp first as shown below. Figure 3.13 Securing the board (1/2) MPC-WA1HA...
Fasten with clamp Figure 3.13 Securing the board (2/2) Removing the 3.5-inch bracket As shown below, remove two screws and remove the 3.5-inch bracket by sliding it upward. Slide upward. Remove the screws. Figure 3.14 Removing the 3.5-inch bracket MPC-WA1HA...
3. Hardware Setup Removing the 5-inch bracket As shown below, remove four screws and remove the 5-inch bracket by sliding it downward. Remove the screws. Slide downward. Figure 3.15 Removing the 5-inch bracket MPC-WA1HA...
3. Hardware Setup Securing the chassis When wall-mounting the MPC-WA1HA on a panel, secure the main body as instructed below. Attaching the chassis fastening brackets Draw the chassis from the mousing, then attach one chassis fastening bracket to the chassis using flat- head screws (M3 x 5).
Leave the internal connections untouched as possible because their wiring is complicated. If you disconnect a wire or cable, jot down its connection in advance so that you can restore it later. POWER RESET CD/FDD Figure 3.18 Internal connections (image) MPC-WA1HA...
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Connect the ATX12V4P connector of a DC power cable to the 12V connector (near the processor) on the M/B. 2. Connecting DC power cables to peripheral devices Connect the peripheral 4P connectors (large) from the P/S to the power connectors on the FDD and CD-ROM drive. MPC-WA1HA...
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Connect the JP7 (2P) connector on the RAS board to pins 5 and 7 of the FRONT PANEL HDR on the M/B using the RESET cable (black and yellow, two-conductor cable labeled RESET at the connector). The connector is nonpolarized. For details on each connector, refer to the relevant manual. MPC-WA1HA...
For connecting the LAN interface on the motherboard, the RAS board PC-RAS(PCI) provides a hub through which to connect the MPC-WA1HA to the host. Connect the LAN connector on the motherboard to one of the two LAN connectors on the PC-RAS(PCI) board (either will do) using the supplied LAN cable (30-cm cross cable in category 5).
3. Hardware Setup Installation condition To use the MPC-WA1HA at an ambient temperature within the range of acceptable installation environment conditions, allow a clearance of at least 10 mm above the chassis and a clearance of at least 50 mm beside and below.
4. Each Function 4. Each Function POWER SW To supply power to the MPC-WA1HA, turn on the main power switch, then press the POWER-ON SW. RESET SW The MPC-WA1HA has a hardware reset switch (RESET SW). As this switch is designed hard-to-press to prevent itself from being pressed accidentally.
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3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [07042003] [12262003] Management No. A-46-843 Parts No. LYDJ141...
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