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    nT -i2000 series NanoPC User ’ s Manual[...]

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    T rademark: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. V ersion: User ’s Manual V1.1 for nT -i2000 series NanoPC. Symbol description: Caution : refers to important information that can help you to use NanoPC bet - ter , and tells you how to avoid problems. W arning: indicating a potential risk of hardware damage or physical injur[...]

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    Before using this product, please read the below safety notice carefully , this will help to extend the product’s lifecycle, and work normally . ■ When NanoPC is working, please make sure its ventilation system is working. ■ The power adapter is dissipating heat during normal use, please be sure not to cover it and keep it away from your body[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction of NanoPC T op View ................................................................................................... 2 Front Side View ........................................................................................ 2 Back Side View ................................................................[...]

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    Accessory List Thanks for choosing our products. Please check the accessories listed below . If there is any- thing broken or lost, please contact with your distributors as soon as possible. Power Adapter Power Cord Magnet Rubber Foot Vesa Mount Seatbase Opening Tool Mini PCIe Half Card Support Screw Cover Screw for VESA Mounting (M8.0X9.7mm)(4X) S[...]

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    This chapter introduces NanoPC’s outlook : ■ T op View ■ Front Side View ■ Back Side View ■ Bottom View[...]

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    1 2 1-1 T op View 1-2 Front Side View 1 (190mm) 7.5in 5.3in (135mm) No. Name Description 1 Kensington Lock Attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to secure your NanoPC 24mm 1 2 3 6 4 5 No. Name Description 1 Headphone Port Connects to a headphone 2 Microphone In and S/PDIF In Port Connects to a microphone or playback devices with [...]

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    1 3 1-3 Back Side View 1-4 Bottom View There are four Magnet-Metal-Feet in the package. Just align them to the sheet metal on the bottom, then they can magnetize the NanoPC easily . The feet can seat and protect NanoPC when it is placed on the tabletop. CAUTION ! No. Name Description 1 Sheet Metal NETDVD(optional accessory) or Magnet-Metal-Feet can[...]

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    In this chapter , the placement and the connection of some neces - sary peripherals will be introduced. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Placement of NanoPC ■ Connection of NanoPC[...]

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    2 5 2-1 Placement of NanoPC 1. On the Desk 1.1. Y ou can install your NanoPC in the Seatbase like the right image . 1.2. If there is enough space on your desk, you can simply put your NanoPC on the tabletop as shown below . 2. On the Display Back This is the best space-saving way . 2.1. Use four screws to fasten the V esa Mount onto the display bac[...]

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    2 6 2.2. Fit the NanoPC into the V esa Mount with power button locating at the top for easy touch. Lift up the NanoPC straightly to take it out. CAUTION ! 2 1[...]

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    2 7 2-2 Connection of NanoPC 1. Connect the Monitor Connect a monitor to the NanoPC through VGA connector . 2. Connect the USB Devices Connect USB devices to the USB ports of the NanoPC, for example, mouse and keyboard. 3. Connect the Network Cable Connect LAN cable to the RJ-45 port, with the other end connected to a hub or switch. or Hub Switch[...]

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    2 8 4. Connect the Power Cord Connect the power adapter to the power input port of the NanoPC, and push the power button to start it. The power adapter is dissipating heat during normal use, please make sure not to cover it and keep it away from your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure. CAUTION ! 2 Outlet 1 3[...]

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    This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Y ou have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur : 1. An error message appears on the screen during the system Power On Self T est (POST) process. 2. Y ou want to change the default Item set[...]

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    3 10 Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer , when the messa ge "Press <Del> to enter setup, <F1 1> Display Boot Menu" a ppears at the bot- tom of the screen, you can [...]

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    3 11 Main Menu The BIOS Setup is accessed by pressing the <Del> button after the Power-On Self-T est (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Once you enter the BIOS Set- up Utility , the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu provides System Overview information and allows you to set the System T ime[...]

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    3 12 Advanced ► Miscellaneous/Integrated Periperals/SA T A Configuration Press<Enter>to go to relative submenu. Miscellaneous ► Bootup Num-Lock This item denes if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The available settings are: On and Off (default). ▶ Miscellaneous ▶ Integrated Periperals ▶ SA T A Conf[...]

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    3 13 Integrated Peripherals USB Configuration Onboard USB3.0 Controller [Enabled] PCH Azalia Configuration Azalia [Enabled] ↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt ESC: Exit F1: General Help F2: Previous V alues F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit Setup F7: Load User-dened Defaulta F8: Save as User-dened Enable/Disable Onb[...]

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    3 14 AHCI mode is not available under Windows XP , please select IDE mode. CAUTION ! SA T A configuration SA T A Controller(s) [Enabled] SAT A Mode Selection [AHCI] ↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt ESC: Exit F1: General Help F2: Previous V alues F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit Setup F7: Load User-dened Defaulta F8:[...]

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    3 15 Power ► Restore on AC Power Loss This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power loss. ► Deep Sleep Support This item is used to enable or disable Deep Sleep Support function.When entering deep sleep mode system(S4/S5) only can wake up from power button. Restore On AC Power Loss [Last state] Dee[...]

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    3 16 Power ► Lan W akeup This item is used to control the wake onboard Lan from S3/S4/S5 function and S1 not support wake. When you set ‘Deep Sleep Support’ to [Enabled] and set this item to [Enabled], only S3 state can be wake up. Restore On AC Power Loss [Last state] Deep Sleep Support [Disabled] Lan W akeup [Disabled] ↑ ↓ → ← : Mov[...]

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    3 17 Security ► Administrator Password Status This item is used to install or change administrator password. After you input administrator password, it then will ask you to conrm the password. when the password has been set up , the following interface will be displayed. ► User Password Status This item is used to install or change user pass[...]

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    3 18 BootOptions ► Launch CSM This item controls if CSM will be launched. WARNING: This option is for advanced users. ► Launch PXE OpROM policy This item controls the execution of Legacy PXE OpROM. ► 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Boot Device These items are used to set the system boot order . ► Hard Disk Drives BBS Priorities Press <Enter> to go to[...]

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    3 19 Save & Exit ► Save Changes and Exit If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen. Select [Y es] to save your changes and exit, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the menu. ► Discard Changes and Exit If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the[...]

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    3 20 ► Load User Default V alues If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen. Select [Y es] to restore/load the user defaults to all the setup options, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the menu.[...]

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    This chapter introduces the following information: ■ Install Windows 7/8 ■ Install Drivers in Windows 7/8[...]

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    4 22 Make sure you have these ready : 1. NETDVD. (It is an optional accessory . If there is no NETDVD in this package, you need other purchase an external USB DVD-ROM drive.) 2. NanoPC driver . (USB Flash Disk is in this package) 3. Windows 7/8 Install CD. (Other purchase) Before we continue : ■ Y our NanoPC power is off. ■ Connect the NETDVD o[...]

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    4 23 5. After that, it will start Windows and come out a “Install Windows” dialog box to set the “Lan- guage to install”, “T ime and current format” and “ Keyboard or input method”. Click “Next” to continue and click “Install now” button to start the setup. 6. When the license terms appear , select to accept and click “Nex[...]

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    4 24 9. In this biggest hard disk size screen, you can click “New” button to create partitions as you need. In this example, we will create a 70GB partition to install Windows, and click “Apply”. T o ensure that all Windows features work correctly , Windows might create an additional parti- tions for system les, so you will see a system [...]

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    4 25 10. From this step we start to install Windows 7/8 into your hard disk, including copying Win dows les, expanding Windows les...etc. During the installation, your computer will restart several times. 1 1. When the installation is completed, setup will prepare your compute for the rst use. Then you can follow steps to select system set[...]

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    4 26 Install Drivers in Windows 7/8 1. When the Windows 7/8 is completely installed, you have to install the necessary drivers before using the NanoPC. Connet the USB Flash Disk.(USB Flash Disk is in this package) 2. Waiting for a few seconds, the main menu will be displayed, click “Driver” to enter the Driver menu shown as below: 3. Use these [...]

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    This chapter introduces the following information: ■ FOX WinFlash[...]

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    28 5 FOX WinFlash FOX WinFlash is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows XP (32-bit/64-bit) ■ Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) ■ Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit) Using FOX WinFlash: 1. Local Update 1-1 Local Update - BIOS Information This page lets you know your system BIOS information. Note: BIOS S[...]

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    29 5 1-2 Local Update - Backup This page can back up your system BIOS. Y ou can click “Backup BIOS”, and key in a le name, then click “Save” to nish the backup operation. The extension of this backup le is “.ROM” for AMI BIOS. Make sure you can remember the le name together with the directory which it is stored, prevented th[...]

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    30 5 2. About & Help This page shows some information about FOX WinFlash. Show information about FOX WinFlash[...]

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    Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. W arning: FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE ST A [...]