Fujitsu Siemens Computers X103 SFF manual

Professional PC Operating Manual English Edition X103 SFF[...]

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This manual was produced by cognitas. Gesellschaft für Technik-Dokumentation mbH – www.c ognitas.de Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH AG 08/05 Edition 1 Order No.: VFY-SC ED103S[...]

Edition X103 SFF Operating Manual Introduction Important notes Preparation for use and operation Troubleshooting and tips System expansions Technical data Index August 2005 edition[...]

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VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Contents Your Edition X103 SFF... ....................................................................................................... ............. 1 Notational conventions ......................................................................................................... ................ 1 Important notes ........[...]

Contents VFY-SCED103S System expansions.............................................................................................................. ............. 25 Information about boards ............................................................................................................ 25 Opening and closing the casing ...............[...]

VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 1 Your Edition X103 SFF... ... is available with various c onfiguration levels with different hardware and software. Y ou can incorporate operable drives (for exampl e DVD drive) as well as other boards. This manual tells you how to put y our device into operation and how to operate it in daily use. This manual applies for a[...]

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VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 3 Important notes In this chapter you will find information regarding sa fety which it is essential to take note of when working with your device. Safety notes ! Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety" manual and in the follow ing safety notes. During installation and before operating the dev ice,[...]

Important notes 4 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Energy saving, disposal and recy cling Further information can be found on the "User Docum entation" or "Drivers & Utilities" CD provided with your computer. CE marking CE marking for devices without radio component The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of[...]

VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 5 Preparing for use ! Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter. Unpacking and checking the delivery It is recommended not to throw away the origi nal packaging material! It may be required for reshipment at some later date. ► Unpack all the individual parts. ► Check the delive[...]

6 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Setting up the device ! When installing your device, give consideration to the safety notes in the "Safety " manual. Only install the device in the operating positions for which it is intended. Do not place the device on the floor. We recommend that you place your device on an in sensitive, non-slip surface. In v[...]

Preparing for use VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 7 Vertical operating position Proceed as follows to operate the device in the vertical operating position: ► If necessary, disconnect the cables. Use the base feet contained in the accessory pack when it is to be used in a vertical position: ► Place the feet of the device on a non-slip surface. ► Plac[...]

8 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Horizontal operating position with rubber feet ! The horizontal operating position is only per mitted with the rubber feet (due to heat produced on the underside). ► If necessary, disconnect the cables. ► Stick the rubber feet on the base of the casing (see illustration). ► Place the unit on the rubber feet and recon[...]

Preparing for use VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 9 Connecting the monitor ► Follow the instructions contained in the moni tor manual to prepare the monitor for operation (e.g. connecting cables). ► Plug the data cable into the monitor port of the device. ► Plug the monitor power cable into the grounded mains outlet. Connecting the mouse Depending on[...]

10 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Connecting the device to the mains voltage 100 V - 12 5 V ► Check the voltage setting. ! The visible value must agree with the local mains voltage: 115 = 100 V to 127 V 230 = 200 V to 240 V If an incorrect mains voltage is set, push the slide switch all the way into the other position with a pointed object. You may only[...]

Preparing for use VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 11 Switching on monitor and device ► Switch the monitor on (see the operating manual for the monitor). ► Switch the device on. To do this, follow the instructions below. 1 ► Press the ON/OFF switch on the front of the device. The power-on indicator lights green and the device is started. 1 = ON/OFF sw[...]

12 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Disconnecting cables ► Turn off all power and equipment switches. ► Remove all power plugs from the grounded mains outlets. ► Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets. ► Unplug all cables from the device and peripherals. i USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnec[...]

Preparing for use VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 13 Connecting external devices to the parallel or serial port External devices can be connected to the parallel or serial port (e.g. a printer or a modem). ► Connect the data cable to the external device. ► Depending on the device, connect the data cable to the parallel port or the serial port . For an [...]

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VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 15 Operation Switching the device on ► If necessary, switch the monitor on (s ee the operating manual for the monitor). ► Press the ON/OFF switch on the front of the device. The power-on indicator lights green and the device is started. Switching off the device ► Shut down the operating system properly . For Windows: s[...]

Operation 16 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Indicators provided by the device The indicators are on the front of the casing. Wh ich indicators are available on your device depends on the configuration level you have selected. 1 2 3 4 1 = Drive indicator, e.g. DVD 2 = Floppy disk indicator 3 = Hard disk indicator 4 = Power-on indicator 1 - Drive indicator,[...]

Operation VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 17 Keyboard 1 34 5 2 1 = Function keys 2 = Power button (optional) 3 = Alphanumeric keypad 4 = Cursor keys 5 = Numeric keypad (calculator keypad) i The illustrated keyboard is an example and may differ from the model y ou use. Important keys and key combinations The description of the following keys and key combi n[...]

Operation 18 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item (Windows). Shift key enables upper-case letters and the upper key symbols to be used. Al t Gr Alt Gr (e.g. German key board) produces a character shown on the right-hand side of a key (e.g. the character @ on the key Q ). Num Num Lock key by pressing the Num Lock key[...]

Operation VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 19 Working with floppy disks i Follow the instructions supplied by the vendor of the floppy disks. Do not clean the floppy disk drive with cleani ng floppy disks. Any attempt would destroy the read/write head in the disk drive within 20 seconds. 3 2 1 5 6 4 7 1 = Insertion direction 2 = Label area 3 = Write protect[...]

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VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 21 Troubleshooting and tips ! Take note of the safety notes in the "Safety" manual and in the "Preparing for use" chapter, when you connect or disconnect cables. If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described in the following places: ● in this chapter ● in the documentation of the connected devices[...]

Troubleshooting and tips 22 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 The device cannot be switched off with the ON/OFF switch Cause: The device has not been switched on w ith the ON/OFF switch. ► Press the ON/OFF switch again. Cause: System crash ► Press the ON/OFF switch for at least 4 seconds, until the device switches off. i The operating system is not shut-[...]

Troubleshooting and tips VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 23 Wrong monitor has been set under Window XP ► Restart the device. ► Press F8 while the system is booting. Either the Windows Advanced Start Options menu or the menu for selecting the operating system appears. ► If the menu for selecting the operating system appears, press F8 . ► Select Safe[...]

Troubleshooting and tips 24 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Time and/or date is not correct You can set the time and date in the BIOS Setup or in the operating system. ► Set the time and date. i If the time and date are repeatedly wrong when y ou switch on your device, the on-board battery is flat. Change the lithium batte ry (see "Replacing lithium[...]

VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 25 System expansions i As the device has to be shut down in or der to install/deinstall system hardware components, it is a good idea to print out t he relevant sections of this chapter. It may be necessary to update the BIOS w hen carrying out a system expansion or hardware upgrade. Additional information is contained in th[...]

System expansions 26 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Opening and closing the casing Opening the casing 1 1 ► Remove the two screws on the rear of the device. 1 2 ► Pull the cover away in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and remove it (2). Closing the casing 2 1 ► Place the cover on the casing (1) and push it into place in the direction indica[...]

System expansions VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 27 Assembling and dismantling low-profile units ! Do not dispose of the slot cover. If you remove the board again, you must reinstall the slot cover (cooling, fire protection or EMC regulations to be complied with). Removing the holding plate ► Open the casing (see "Opening the casing"). 1 1 2 ?[...]

System expansions 28 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Inserting and removing the drive cage Removing the drive cage The following steps should be taken when dismantling the drive cage: Removing the cross-piece 2 1 1 ► Open the casing (see "Opening the casing"). ► Undo both screws (1) and remove the cross-beam (2) from the casing. Removing the [...]

System expansions VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 29 Disconnecting cables ► Lift the drive cage slightly and disconnect the wires from the drives. Removing the driv e cage 1 2 ► Lift the drive cage into a vertical position (1). ► Pull the drive cage out of the casing in the direction of the arrow (2). Installing the drive cage The following steps sho[...]

System expansions 30 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Inserting the wires ► Lower the drive cage slightly and re-insert the wires into the drives. ► Lower the drive cage as far as it will go. Be careful that no wires become trapped. Securing the metal frame 1 1 ► Screw in the screws (1) previously removed again. Attaching the front panel 1 1 1 ► Car[...]

System expansions VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 31 Installing the cross-piece 2 1 1 ► Place the cross-beam (2) in the casing and secure it with the two screw s (1). Make sure that the screw holes are exactly aligned. Otherwise, turn the cross-beam over. ► Close the casing (see "Closing the casing"). Installing and removing drives In the sta[...]

System expansions 32 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Removing and installing accessible drives ► Open the casing (see "Opening the casing"). ► Remove the drive cage (see "Removing the drive cage"). 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 = Floppy Disk Drive 2 = Optical drive ► Remove the four screws (1) on the underside of the drive cage. ► Pull the [...]

System expansions VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 33 2 2 1 1 ► Loosen the screws (1) and (2) of the hard disk. ► Remove the hard disk carrier. i It may be necessary to modify the entry for the drive in the BIOS Setup . ► Remove the new hard disk from the package. ► Fasten the hard disk carrier to the new hard disk. ► Fasten the screws (1) and (2)[...]

System expansions 34 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 Extensions to the mainboard Details on whether you can upgrade the main memory or the processor of your device are provided in the manual for the mainboard. In order to gain access to the components, you may need to remove the cross-beam. Making changes on mainboard ► Open the casing (see "Opening[...]

System expansions VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 35 The lithium battery holder exists in different designs that function in the same way . 2 3 1 2 3 ► Press the catch in the direction of the arrow (1). The battery jumps out of the holder slightly. ► Remove the battery (2). ► Push the new lithium battery of the identical ty pe into the holder and pre[...]

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VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 37 Technical data Electrical data Regulations complied with: IEC60950 -1 /EN60950 -1 Protection class: I Rated voltage range: 100 - 127 / 200 - 240 V Frequency: 47 Hz - 6 3 Hz Dimensions Width/depth/height: 333 mm/370 mm/100 mm Weight with the basic configuration approx. 10 kg Environmental conditions Environment class (3K2)[...]

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VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 39 Index A Alphanumeric keypad 17 Audio input 12 Audio output 12 B Base feet 7 Battery 34 BIOS Setup 19 configuration 19 setting 19 system settings 19 Board 25 Button ON/OFF switch 17 C Cable connecting 11 disconnecting 12 CD-ROM drive indicator 16 CD-ROM indicator 16 CE certificate 4 CE marking 4 Clearance 37 Connecting dev[...]

Index 40 VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 G Game port 12 H Hard disk contents, restoring 24 Hard disk indicator 16 Headphones 12 Horizontal operating position 8 I Important notes 3 Indicator hard disk 16 Indicators device 16 Installation switching on for the first time 10 Installing software 10, 11 Interfaces 12 K Key Alt Gr 18 Control 18 Ctrl 18 cursor key[...]

Index VFY-SCED103S, edition 1 41 O ON/OFF switch 15, 17 Operating position horizontal 8 Operating position, vertical 7 Operation 15 Other manuals 24 P Packing material 5 unpacking 5 Parallel port 12, 13 connecting devices 13 settings 13 PC cabling 11 connecting devices 11 extensions 25 Port SCSI 12 Power-on indicator 15, 16 dark 21 fails to light 1[...]