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Gladius G1056
10.4" AMD Fusion™ G-series
T56N Rugged Tablet PC
User's Manual
Version 1.1
2013.11
P/N: 4012105600110P
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  • Page 1 Gladius G1056 10.4" AMD Fusion™ G-series T56N Rugged Tablet PC User's Manual Version 1.1 2013.11 P/N: 4012105600110P...
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  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Version Release Time Description November 2012 Initial release To cover the use of the wall-mount cradle, Appendix D. Wall-mount Cradle (Optional) added to the manual. November 2013 The computer newly supports Windows 8.1, which gives rise to the change in section 2.4.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Revision History ....................i Contents .......................iii Preface......................v Copyright Notice....................v Declaration of Conformity..................v CE .........................v FCC Class B ....................v RoHS ......................vi SVHC / REACH ..................vii Important Safety Instructions ................vii General Cleaning Tips..................viii Introducing the Rechargeable Battery Pack............x Disposing of Your Old Product ................x Symbols Description ...................xi About User’s Manual ...................xi...

  • Page 6: Contents

    Contents 2.4.16. Install 3G Driver & Utility (Configure-to-Order) .......48 2.4.17. Install Cradle LAN Driver (Optional)..........50 2.4.18. Install RFID Reader Driver (Configure-to-Order) ......53 2.4.19. Install AHCI Driver................55 Chapter 3 - Utilities ..................59 3.1. Function Key Configuration .................60 3.2. RFID (Optional) ...................63 3.3.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Preface Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such...

  • Page 8: Rohs

    (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed...

  • Page 9: Svhc / Reach

    Preface 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 10: General Cleaning Tips

    Preface source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage. 14. Never pour any liquid into openings. This may cause fire or electrical shock. 15. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel. 16.
  • Page 11 Preface 5. Be cautious of all kinds of cleaning solvents or chemicals when you use it for the sake of cleaning. Some individuals may be allergic to the ingredients. 6. Try not to put any food, drink or cigarette around the device. Cleaning Tools Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning your devices and peripherals, users can also use household items to...

  • Page 12: Introducing The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    Preface Introducing the Rechargeable Battery Pack With very little care, you can maximize the life and lifespan of your G1056 battery. Most importantly, only use your G1056 in its ideal operating temperature (See “G1056 Specifications”) – do not leave it in a hot trunk during the summer. •...

  • Page 13: Symbols Description

    Preface follow the guidance of your local authority, or ask the shop where you purchased the product, or if applicable, follow any agreements made between yourself. The mark on electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member States. •...

  • Page 14: Warning

    Preface Warning Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the guarantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Additional Information & Technical Support You can download the related technical documents such as datasheet and user’s manual as well as driver on our website.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - General Information

    Chapter 1 General Information Chapter 1 - General Information - 1 -...

  • Page 16: Packing List

    General Information 1.1. Packing List 1 x G1056 User’s Manual, Driver DVD 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Digitizer Pen External Battery 2 x Black 2500mAh External Battery Kits Before up and running, please make sure the package contains all of above accessories.

  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    General Information 1.2.1. Optional Accessories eBATB-1056 R1.0 Black 2500mAh External Battery Kit PEN-1056 Battery-free Digitizer Pen Kit SST-1056 128*3.7cm, Shoulder Strap CHR-1056 Battery Charger for G1056 WMC-1056 Wall-mount Cradle for G1056 1.2.2. Optional Configuration (Configure to Order Service) CAMF50-1056 5.0M Front CMOS Camera Kit RFID-1056 13.56MHz RFID Kit HSUPA-1056...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    General Information 1.3. Specifications System AMD Fusion™ APU G-T56N 1.65GHz processor Graphics AMD Radeon™ HD 6320 Controller Memory 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM memory module installed Chipset AMD Platform Control Hub A50M BIOS AMI Aptio UEFI BIOS ® 1 x Integrated microphone Audio 2 x Integrated 2W speakers 1 x Earphone jack...
  • Page 19 General Information LCD Display Size/Type 10.4" AFFS+ TFT Active Matrix Panel Max. Resolution 1024 (H) x 768 (V) Luminance 340 cd/m² Contrast Ratio 600:1 Viewing Angle 178° (H) / 178° (V) Backlight Type Touch Screen Type Analog Resistive Controller Interface USB Interface Digitizer Electromagnetic digitizer with batter-free pen...
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  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

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

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    Getting Started 2.1. Dimensions 276.3 53.5 Unit: mm - 8 -...

  • Page 23: Tour The Computer

    Getting Started 2.2. Tour the Computer This section will familiarize you with the computer by guiding through the external components. Front Side 5-way Function Key RFID Sensor (optional) Front Camera (optional) Power Button Function Keys 4 LEDs (Power, Bluetooth, Wireless, Battery Status) Integrated 2W Speakers Power ON/OFF: the power button to turn on/off the PC (must hold the buttons...
  • Page 24 Getting Started Display Arbor System Suite Setup ▲ Lock Screen ▼ Adjust Volume ◄ Show Battery & WiFi Status ► Camera On/Off ● Adjust Brightness Status LEDs On the right side are 4 system status LEDs. They have different meanings individually.

  • Page 25: Rear Side

    Getting Started Rear Side Rear Camera Hand Strap Auto Focus CMOS Camera Battery 2 Battery 1 Left & Right Sides shoulder strap ring shoulder strap ring Air Inlet Air Outlet 4 x USB 2.0 Ports Phone Jack RJ45 VGA or RS-232 DC-In mini Displayport...

  • Page 26: Bottom Side

    Getting Started Bottom Side 35-pin Pogo Connector - 12 -...

  • Page 27: Replace Batteries

    Getting Started 2.3. Replace Batteries The tablet PC is equipped with two rechargeable 4S1P external batteries. When you want to replace the external battery, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the DC power plug; turn off the computer (the tablet PC allows to replace one of the battery directly when another still has enough power without the need to shut G1056 down).
  • Page 28 Getting Started Instructions for Rechargeable Battery Pack How to recharge: • To recharge the lithium-ion battery, install it into the rugged PC and then connect the power adapter to the power input plug of the rugged PC. • The battery will be fully charged within 3-4 hours (depending on the capacity of the battery).
  • Page 29 Getting Started power input plug How to use: • It’s recommended to supply power via the adapter without the battery installed when you are to use the rugged PC for a very long time. And reinstall the battery in the contrary situation. •...
  • Page 30 Getting Started How to store: • Don’t expose the battery to elevated heat situations such as under direct sunlight in a car or near fire. • Don’t disassemble the battery, or the battery leakage might cause skin or eye injury. If electrolyte leaking from the battery contacts your skin or clothing, immediately flush it with running water.

  • Page 31: Install Driver & Utilities

    Getting Started 2.4. Install Driver & Utilities The G1056 supports Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Find the necessary device drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. The following instructions take Windows 7 as the exemplary OS. Different OS may vary slightly regarding driver/AP installation, but generally they are similar.

  • Page 32: Installation Sequence

    Getting Started 2.4.1. Installation Sequence Always follow the sequence below to install the drivers to prevent errors: CPU (Windows XP only) → DirectX 9.0c → VGA & Chipset → .NET Framework 4.0 → Audio → LAN → Touch Screen / Digitizer→ Wi-Fi The other drivers and software can be installed by random sequence as long as the afore-listed drivers are installed first.
  • Page 33 Getting Started 2. Have the USB CD-ROM drive. Connect the CD-ROM drive to the computer (, and sometimes the connection to power supply is also needed depending on the feature of your CD-ROM drive). Sometimes it is necessary Connect the USB to connect the USB CD- CD-ROM drive to the ROM drive to power supply...
  • Page 34 Getting Started 5. Click/tap Run AUTORUN.EXE to launch the installer, which allows easier installation of drivers. The installer then opens. 2.4.3. Install CPU Driver (Windows XP only) on page to install CPU driver (for Windows XP only). 2.4.4. Install DirectX 9.0c Driver on page to install Direct 9.0c driver, which is needed to install VGA &...
  • Page 35 Getting Started to install function 2.4.12. Install Function-Keys Driver on page keys driver. 2.4.13. Install Bluetooth Driver & Utility on page to install Bluetooth driver and the application program. 2.4.14. Install RS-232 Driver on page to install RS232 driver. to run camera codec. 2.4.15.

  • Page 36: Install Cpu Driver (Windows Xp Only)

    Getting Started 2.4.3. Install CPU Driver (Windows XP only) Note only Windows XP needs to install the CPU driver. If your system runs Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, skip this section. To install the CPU driver for Windows XP: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2.
  • Page 37 Getting Started A list of device drivers then opens onscreen. 3. Click/tap the CPU icon CPU driver is available in the Windows XP installer only. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 23 -...

  • Page 38: Install Directx 9.0C Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.4. Install DirectX 9.0c Driver Note to install DirectX 9.0c driver before installing VGA & Chipset driver. The VGA & Chipset driver cannot be installed without DirectX 9.0c driver being installed first. To install DirectX 9.0c driver: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2.
  • Page 39 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the DirectX 9.0c icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 25 -...

  • Page 40: Install Vga & Chipset Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.5. Install VGA & Chipset Driver To install VGA & chipset driver: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen. 2. Click XP Driver Install to install the driver for Windows XP. Click Win7 Driver Install to install the driver for Windows 7.
  • Page 41 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the VGA & Chipset icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 27 -...

  • Page 42: Install .Net Framework 4.0 Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.6. Install .NET Framework 4.0 Driver The function key driver cannot be installed without .NET Framework 4.0. Be sure to install .NET Framework 4.0 first to be able to install the function-keys driver. (To install the function keys driver, see 2.4.12.
  • Page 43 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the .NET Framework 4.0 icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. Note the .NET Framework 4.0 installation takes a while. Please be patient. - 29 -...

  • Page 44: Install Audio Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.7. Install Audio Driver To install the audio driver: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen. 2. Click XP Driver Install to install the driver for Windows XP. Click Win7 Driver Install to install the driver for Windows 7.
  • Page 45 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the Audio icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 31 -...

  • Page 46: Install Lan Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.8. Install LAN Driver To install the LAN driver: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen. 2. Click XP Driver Install to install the driver for Windows XP. Click Win7 Driver Install to install the driver for Windows 7.
  • Page 47 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the LAN icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 33 -...

  • Page 48: Install Touch Screen Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.9. Install Touch Screen Driver To be able to use resistive touch control on the computer, the Touch Screen driver needs to be installed. To install this driver: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen.
  • Page 49 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the Touch Screen icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. Note: When installing the touch screen driver, if you think the installation stops progressing, check the task bar of the operating system to see if there is any dialog to be managed.

  • Page 50: Install Digitizer Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.10. Install Digitizer Driver To be able to use digitizer touch control on the computer, the Digitizer driver needs to be installed. To install this driver: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen.
  • Page 51 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the Digitizer icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. Once the installation is through, the digitizer touch control is ready-to-use. - 37 -...

  • Page 52: Install Wifi Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.11. Install WiFi Driver To install the WiFi driver: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen. 2. Click XP Driver Install to install the driver for Windows XP. Click Win7 Driver Install to install the driver for Windows 7.
  • Page 53 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the WiFi icon , either WiFi (x64) or WiFi (x86). (Select x64 if the computer’s got more memory.) 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 39 -...

  • Page 54: Install Function-Keys Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.12. Install Function-Keys Driver The function key driver cannot be installed without .NET Framework 4.0. Be sure to install .NET Framework 4.0 first as described in 2.4.6. Install .NET Framework 4.0 Driver on page to be able to install the function-keys driver. To install the function keys driver: 1.
  • Page 55 Getting Started 4. Click/tap the function keys icon from the driver list. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. Once the installation is through, an ArborFunKey shortcut shows up on the desktop and also at Start button | All Programs | ArborFunKey | ArborFunKey and the physical function keys are ready-to-use.

  • Page 56: Install Bluetooth Driver & Utility

    Getting Started 2.4.13. Install Bluetooth Driver & Utility To install the Bluetooth driver & utility 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen. 2. Click XP Driver Install to install the driver for Windows XP. Click Win7 Driver Install to install the driver for Windows 7.
  • Page 57 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the Bluetooth icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. Once the Bluetooth driver and utility are installed, a Bluetooth icon will show up in the notification area and also the desktop with the Bluetooth feature enabled.

  • Page 58: Install Rs-232 Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.14. Install RS-232 Driver When the computer you purchase is equipped with an RS-232 port, install the driver to make it function: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen. 2.
  • Page 59 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the RS-232 icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 45 -...

  • Page 60: Install Camera Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.15. Install Camera Driver To be able to use the camera, the camera codec needs to be run. To run the camera codec: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen. 2.
  • Page 61 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the Camera Codec icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 47 -...

  • Page 62: Install 3G Driver & Utility (Configure-To-Order)

    Getting Started 2.4.16. Install 3G Driver & Utility (Configure-to-Order) To install the 3G driver and utility: 1. Launch the driver installer as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page The installer opens onscreen. 2. Click XP Driver Install to install the driver for Windows XP. Click Win7 Driver Install to install the driver for Windows 7.
  • Page 63 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the 3G icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 5. Once the 3G driver installation is through, proceed to install the application program, i.e. the utility for 3G connection. Click/tap the 3G AP icon from the driver list.

  • Page 64: Install Cradle Lan Driver (Optional)

    Getting Started 2.4.17. Install Cradle LAN Driver (Optional) If you have purchased a cradle for the computer, install the cradle LAN driver on the computer so the computer is able to network with the cradle’s LAN port. To install the cradle LAN driver: 1.
  • Page 65 Getting Started 3. Power on the computer. Launch the driver installer onscreen as described 2.4.2. Start to Install on page 18. The installer opens onscreen. 4. Click XP Driver Install to install the driver for Windows XP. Click Win7 Driver Install to install the driver for Windows 7. Click Win8 Driver Install to install the driver for Windows 8.1.
  • Page 66 Getting Started 5. Click/tap the LAN (Cradle) icon 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 52 -...

  • Page 67: Install Rfid Reader Driver (Configure-To-Order)

    Getting Started 2.4.18. Install RFID Reader Driver (Configure-to-Order) If the computer has an RFID reader built in, proceed to install the driver for the RFID reader: 1. Launch the driver installer onscreen as described in 2.4.2. Start to Install on page 18. The installer opens onscreen.
  • Page 68 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the RFID icon 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. Once the RFID driver is installed, an RFID NFC Demon shortcut will show up on the desktop and also at Start button | All Programs | RFID | NFC_Demo | DemoAP.

  • Page 69: Install Ahci Driver

    Getting Started 2.4.19. Install AHCI Driver The AHCI driver is only needed when the O.S., Windows XP or Windows 7, is reinstalled. And this driver isn’t needed as well if the O.S. is Windows 8.1. To install the AHCI driver: 1.
  • Page 70 Getting Started 3. Click/tap the AHCI Driver DIsk for Windows XP or AHCI Driver DIsk for Windows 7 icon The AHCI drivers are only available for Windows XP and Windows 7. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. - 56 -...
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  • Page 73: Chapter 3 - Utilities

    Chapter 3 Utilities Chapter 3 - Utilities - 59 -...

  • Page 74: Function Key Configuration

    Utilities 3.1. Function Key Configuration 1. Applications in this chapters are based on Windows 7 OS. Some of them can be replaced by users’ own programs. Ignore parts of these sections if you prefer your own applications. Once everything is installed properly, execute ArborFunKey on desktop or under All Programs to configure function keys.
  • Page 75 Utilities 2. From F1-F4 to 5-way function key, choose which one you want to configure. OK means the central key of 5-way function key. current setting of the function turn blue when these devices are on 3. You can change their default setting. (See Section 1.6 for individual default function.) According to the number beside each icon, they are: 3G (optional) On/Off Camera On/Off (See Section 2.7.4)
  • Page 76 Utilities *On-screen Keyboard is illustrated below. It is worth mentioning that Windows 7 also has another built-in monitor keyboard. Touch screen with digitizer to call the built-in program. Two keyboards don’t conflict when called at the same time. *Set Hotkey is different from User-defined. The former means to set one of function keys as key(s) on keyboard.

  • Page 77: Rfid (Optional)

    Utilities 3.2. RFID (Optional) 1. Once you've installed RFID driver properly, a software named DemoAP will appear in All Programs or desktop. This is a test program. You may install your own RFID program, too. But now, we want to introduce how to test your RFID function through this application program.
  • Page 78 Utilities 3. Turn on RFID by pressing one of the function keys already set as RFID On/Off (see Section 2.7.1). Select USB_HID as below, and then, Status will become Connected, meaning your RFID is working. 4. To demo test the RFID, please go to Mode > Reader. - 64 -...
  • Page 79 Utilities 5. Reader Mode. 6. Select Inventory on the top menu bar. - 65 -...
  • Page 80 Utilities 7. You may use a RFID tag to do the demo test. 8. Then, click Start. Information, like UID No, Read Count, Protocol will be listed in the inventory, plus second number on the right side. - 66 -...

  • Page 81: Bluetooth

    Utilities 3.3. Bluetooth 1. After installing bluetooth driver successfully, its icon will appear on desktop. This is bluetooth program, you may also install your own program. Turn on bluetooth by pressing one of the function keys already set as Bluetooth On/Off (see Section 2.7.1) and execute BlueSoleil Space on desktop.

  • Page 82: Camera

    Utilities 3.4. Camera 1. Execute ccdc program in All Programs to test camera function. You may also install your own camera application. Besides, you can set one of the functions as Camera On/Off. (See Section 2.7.1) Rear Camera Record Film Front Camera Set Format Mute...
  • Page 83 Utilities 2. Press Rear or Front Camera icon to switch between cameras. 3. Press Set Format to set further video format. - 69 -...
  • Page 84 Utilities 4. Press Record Film or Take Picture icon to execute these works. Files are saved under ccd folder in Documents. - 70 -...

  • Page 85: Penmount Control Panel

    Utilities 3.5. PenMount Control Panel After everything is installed properly, there will be a touch screen application named PenMount Control Panel in All Programs. Execute this application. 1. The program consists of 3 tabs. The left one is Device, in it, you can find how many devices are detected in your system.
  • Page 86 Utilities 2. And then another window with Calibrate tab will jump out. Device Calibration Dialog A. The Calibrate Tab This function offers two ways to calibrate your touch screen. ‘Standard Calibration’ adjusts most touch screens while ‘Advanced Calibration’ adjusts aging touch screens. a.
  • Page 87 Utilities 1st crosshair b. Advanced Calibration The Advanced Calibration function improves the accuracy of calibration by using more involved engineering calculations. Use this function only if you have tried the Standard Calibration and there is still a discrepancy in the way the touch screen maps to the display.
  • Page 88 Utilities Turn off Plot Calibration EEPROM Data storage B. The Edge Compensation Tab Under the same level where you calibrate your screen, you may find the tab. This tab is the edge compensation settings for the advanced calibration. You can adjust the settings from 0 to 30 for accommodating the difference of each touch panel.
  • Page 89 Utilities 3. Press OK to close former window and back to upper level. As mentioned before, the program consists of 3 tabs, and the central one is Tool, switch to it.and click Draw to test PenMount touch screen operation. - 75 -...

  • Page 90: Penmount Gesture

    Utilities 3.6. PenMount Gesture 1. Now that this tablet PC supports touchscreen function, you may take advantage of that to set hotkey or do other settings. Single-click a small icon like a monitor in system tray. If it's absent, you can recall it from All Programs.
  • Page 91 Utilities 2. Check “Enable” and click the upward arrow in red square. You may also disable gesture function by canceling “Enable” box. 3. And then another Gesture Select window will pop up. Each mark in this menu represents your gesture on screen. For example, the upward arrow indicates that you move your finger across the touch screen from bottom to top.
  • Page 92 Utilities 4. Then again, choose Hot Key, Action or Application to set each gesture’s corresponding function. You may disable respective gesture, too. And remember to press Apply after all. - 78 -...
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  • Page 94: Hsupa (Optional)

    Utilities 3.7. HSUPA (Optional) 1. After everything is installed successfully, AirCard Watcher icon will appear in All Programs. This is HSUPA program, you may also install your own program. To use this program, you must install SIM card before all (see Section 2.5); then, turn on HSUPA by pressing one of the function keys already set as 3G On/Off (see Section 2.7.1) and execute AirCard Watcher.

  • Page 95: Chapter 4 - Bios

    Chapter 4 BIOS Chapter 4 - BIOS - 81 -...

  • Page 96: Bios Main Setup

    BIOS 4.1. BIOS Main Setup The AMI BIOS provides a setup utility program for specifying the system configurations and settings which are stored in the BIOS ROM of the system. When you turn on the computer, the AMI BIOS is immediately activated. After you have entered the setup utility, use the left/right arrow keys to highlight a particular configuration screen from the top menu bar or use the down arrow key to access and configure the information below.
  • Page 97 BIOS BIOS Information Display the BIOS information. System Language Choose the system default language. System Date Set the system date. Note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set the date. The date format is: Day : Sun to Sat Month : 1 to 12 Date : 1 to 31 Year : 1998 to 2099...

  • Page 98: Advanced Settings

    BIOS 4.2. Advanced Settings Legacy OpROM Support Launch PXE OpROM Enable or disable the boot option for legacy network devices. Launch Storage OpROM Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM. - 84 -...

  • Page 99: Acpi Settings

    BIOS 4.2.1. ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration This item allows you to enable/disable ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Auto Configuration. The choice: Disabled (Default), Enabled. Enable Hibernation Enable or disable the Hibernation function. This allows the operating system to control power to the computer’s disk, monitor and peripheral devices.

  • Page 100: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS 4.2.2. CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration setup screen varies depending on the installed processor. Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled for Windows XP. PSS Support Enable/Disable the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PPS, and _PCT objects. PSATATE Adjustment Provide to adjust startup P-state level. The choice: PState 0, PState 1, PState 2 PPC Adjustment Provide to adjust _PPC object.
  • Page 101 BIOS SVM Mode Enable/Disable CPU Virtualization. C6 Mode Enable/Disable C6. Cpb Mode Auto/disable CPB. Node 0 Information - 87 -...

  • Page 102: Ide Configuration

    BIOS 4.2.3. IDE Configuration - 88 -...

  • Page 103: Usb Configuration

    BIOS 4.2.4. USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enable support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. The choice: Enabled (Default); Auto; Disabled EHCI Hand-Off Allow you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.

  • Page 104: Chipset

    BIOS 4.3. Chipset This section allows you to configure and improve your system; also, set up some system features according to your preference. - 90 -...

  • Page 105: North Bridge

    BIOS 4.3.1. North Bridge - 91 -...
  • Page 106 BIOS GFX Configuration Primary Video Device Select Primary Video Device that BIOS will use for output. NB GPP Core Config Configure NB GPP Core. The choice: Disabled, GPP_CORE_x4x4, GPP_CORE_x4x2x2, GPP_ CORE_x4x2x1x1, GPP_CORE_x4x1x1x1x1 Port 4~7 Control Enable/Disable Port 4~7. PSPP Policy Set PCIe speed power policy.
  • Page 107 BIOS Memory Configuration DIMM profile Select DIMM timing profile that should be used. The choice: Default DIMM profile, XMP profile 1, XMP profile 2 Memory Frequency Maximum Memory Frequency Selections in Mhz. The choice: Auto, 1067, 1333, 1600, 1867, 2133 ECC Support Enable or disable DDR Ecc Support.
  • Page 108 BIOS Node 0 Information - 94 -...

  • Page 109: South Bridge

    BIOS 4.3.2. South Bridge - 95 -...
  • Page 110 BIOS SB SATA Configuration OnChip SATA Channel Enable/Disable Serial ATA. OnChip SATA Type The choice: Native IDE, RAID, AHCI, Legacy IDE, IDE→AHCI, AHCI as ID 0x4394, IDE→AHCI as ID 0x4394 OnChip IDE mode OnChip IDE mode Select. The choice: Legacy mode, Native mode SATA IDE Combined Mode Enable/Disable SATA IDE Combined Mode.
  • Page 111 BIOS SB USB Configuration OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18/19/22/20 Fn 0/5) Enable/Disable OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18/19/22/20 Fn 0/5). USB PORT 0~13/FL0~1 Enable/Disable USB PORT 0~13/FL0~1. USB Device Wakeup From S3 or S4 Enable/Disable USB Device Wakeup From S3 or S4. - 97 -...
  • Page 112 BIOS SB GEC Configuration In-Chip NIC Enable/Disable In-Chip NIC. GEC Resume Wake from S5 Enable/Disable GEC Resume Wake from S5. GEC OPROM Enable/Disable GEC OPROM. - 98 -...
  • Page 113 BIOS SB GPP Port Configuration SB GPP Function Enable/Disable SB GPP Function. GPP Port Link Configuration Select GPP Port Link Configuration. Hide Unused GPP Ports Enable/Disable Hide Unused GPP Ports. NB-SB PHY PLL Power Down Enable/Disable NB-SB PHY PLL Power Down. SB GPP PHY PLL Power Down Enable/Disable SB GPP PHY PLL Power Down.
  • Page 114 BIOS SB HD Azalia Configuration HD Audio Azalia Device The choice: Auto, Disabled, Enabled HD Onboard PIN Config The choice: Disabled, Enabled Azalia Front Panel The choice: Auto, Disabled SDINO~3 PIN Config The choice: GPIO, Azalia Azalia Snoop The choice: Disabled, Enabled - 100 -...

  • Page 115: Boot Settings

    BIOS 4.4. Boot Settings The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State This setting determines whether the Num Lock key should be activated at boot up. Quiet Boot This allows you to select the screen display when the system boots. Fast Boot Enable/Disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch active boot option.

  • Page 116: Security

    BIOS Option ROM Messages This item is to set display mode for Option ROM. Interrupt 19 Capture When enabled, it allows the optional ROM to trap interrupt 19. Boot Option Priorities Select the boot sequence of the hard drives. Hard Drive BBS Priorities This allows you to set the hard drive boot priority.

  • Page 117: Administrator Password

    BIOS Administrator Password Use the Administrator Password to set or change a administrator password. ENTER PASSWORD Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory.

  • Page 118: Save & Exit

    BIOS 4.6. Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Pressing <Enter> on this item and it asks for confirmation: Save configuration changes and exit setup? Pressing <OK> stores the selection made in the menus in CMOS - a special section of memory that stays on after you turn your system off. The next time you boot your computer, the BIOS configures your system according to the Setup selections stored in CMOS.
  • Page 119 BIOS Restore Defaults Restore system to factory default. Pressing <Enter> on this item and it asks for confirmation prior to executing this command. Boot Override This group of functions includes a list of tokens, each of them corresponding to one device within the boot order. Select a drive to immediately boot that device regardless of the current boot order.
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  • Page 121: Appendix

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  • Page 122: Battery Charger (Optional)

    19V, DC In Ordering Information CHR-1056 Dual Bay External Battery Charger for Gladius G1056 Note: Practically, the charger can operate within the range of -10 to 45ºC, but will malfunction over 45ºC. When that occurs, you must put it in the environment lower than 35ºC, or it can’t normally work again.

  • Page 123: Overview

    Appendix A.2. Overview • When charging bat- teries, simply insert the same adapter for G1056 into the DC-IN Jack. - 109 -...

  • Page 124: Dimensions

    Appendix A.3. Dimensions Unit: mm A.4. How to Use Follow subsequent guide to charge batteries via CHR-1056. 1. Insert adapter into DC plug. The middle indicator will turn light green immediately. 2. Put the first battery into one socket. Be sure the metallic parts meet each other.
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  • Page 127: Shoulder Strap (Optional)

    Appendix B. Shoulder Strap (Optional) Except hand strap, this tablet PC also provides shoulder strap in its accessories kit. Install as below. 1. Use thumb to open clasp and fasten it with the metal ring on one side. Repeat the same step to fasten another side. 2.

  • Page 128: Sim Card (Configure-To-Order)

    Appendix C. SIM Card (Configure-to-Order) The rugged PC supports 3G telecommunication network function, but it’s optional. You should power off firstly, and then, refer to illustration below to remove battery 2. Inside the battery compartment is a SIM socket lying beside pin header. Insert your 3G SIM card with its chip facing down into the socket until you hear a click.

  • Page 129: Wall-Mount Cradle (Optional)

    Appendix D. Wall-mount Cradle (Optional) The (optional) wall-mount cradle, WMC-1056, is developed for G1056 computer to extend the computer’s battery charging and networking features. The wall- mount cradle features the following connectors: • Two additional battery charging channels (for spare batteries) •...

  • Page 130: Status Led

    Appendix D.1. Status LED The wall-mount cradle is provided with four status LEDs help users monitor the status of the wall-mount cradle. Printed Subject State Color Description Graphic Cradle power Green External power connected. status Blinking The battery level remains 0%~15%. Spare Blinking Orange The battery level is 16%~49%.

  • Page 131: Seat/Dismount The Computer

    Appendix D.3. Seat/Dismount the Computer To use the wall-mount cradle to charge the batteries or to network with other devices, seat the computer into the cradle first: The bolt should meet the indentation in the rear of the computer The pogo contact pins must meet.
  • Page 132 Appendix To dismount the computer from the cradle: 1. By the top side of the computer, swing the computer forth so the computer is released from the docking bolt on the cradle. Swing the computer forth. So the computer is released from the docking bolt on the cradle.

  • Page 133: Charge Batteries

    Appendix D.4. Charge Batteries To use the wall-mount cradle to charge the batteries which are installed on the computer: 1. Install one or both batteries to the computer. 2. Connect the wall-mount cradle to power supply. power adapter power outlet power cable cradle The cradle’s power status LED...
  • Page 134 Appendix The computer’s battery charging status LED then blinks red/orange/ green to signify the batteries are being charged. Normally it takes about 3 to 4 hours to charge the battery to full (depending on the power level of the battery) When the charging finishes, the said status LED turns green and stays on to signify the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 135: Charge A Spare Battery

    Appendix D.5. Charge A Spare Battery To charge a spare battery using the wall-mount cradle: 1. Connect the cradle to external power by the power adapter and power cable. Power Jack power power power cradle’s outlet cable adapter rear The cradle’s power status LED then lights green to signify that power is connected.
  • Page 136 Appendix hours to charge the battery to full. When the charging finishes, the status LED will turn green and stay on to signify the battery is fully charged. See also D.1. Status LED on page to monitor the cradle’s battery charging. And also note the folloiwng: •...

  • Page 137: Network With Other Devices

    Appendix D.6. Network with Other Devices Using the cradle to network with other devices saves you from the perpetual plugging and unplugging of devices/cables. To use the wall-mount cradle to network with other devices: 1. Seat the computer into the wall-mount cradle as described in D.3.

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