Advantech MDPC-4090 User Manual

MDPC-4090

Medical grade desktop computer

User Manual

Copyright

The documentation and the software included with this product are copy­righted 2004 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech
Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products
described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this man­ual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or
by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli­able. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use,
nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result
from its use.

Acknowledgements

Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective

owners.

Part No. 2006409000 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan December 2004

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FCC Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm­ful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environ­ment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If not installed and used in accordance with this user's manual, it
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Note that even when this equipment is installed and used in accordance
with this user's manual, there is still no guarantee that interference will
not occur. If this equipment is believed to be causing harmful interference
to radio or television reception, this can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off. If interference is occurring, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea­sures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment to a power outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Warning Any changes or modifications made to the equip-

ment which are not expressly approved by the
relevant standards authority could void your
authority to operate the equipment.

Packing List

Before installing your medical grade desktop computer, ensure that the
following materials have been received:

• MDPC-4090 medical grade desktop computer

• User's manual

• Accessories for MDPC-4090

• Power cord (1.8 m) - USA type (other types are available on request)

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• "Drivers and Utilities" CD-ROM disc

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.

Warning To prevent electric shock, Do not remove cover.

No user serviceable parts inside, refer servic­ing to a qualified person

Additional Information and Assistance

1. Visit the Advantech websites at www.advantech.com or www.advan-

tech.com.tw where you can find the latest information about the product.

2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer

service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
Please have the following information ready before you call:

• Product name and serial number

• Description of your peripheral attachments

• Description of your software (operating system, version, application
software, etc.)

• A complete description of the problem

• The exact wording of any error messages

• This equipment is a source of electromagnetic waves. Before use
please, make sure that there are not EMI sensitive devices in its sur­rounding which may malfunction therefore.

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Warning 1. Input voltage rated 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 4-2

A (AC Mode)

2. Use a 3 V @ 195 mA lithium battery (Model
No. BR2032)

3. Packing: please carry the unit with both hands,
handle with care

4. Our European representative:
Advantech Europe GmbH
Kolberger Straße 7
D-40599 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

5. Maintenance: to properly maintain and clean
the surfaces, use only approved products or clean
with a dry applicator

Safety Instructions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.

3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a

damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near

the equipment and must be easily accessible.

5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it

or letting it fall may cause damage.

7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equip-

ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting

the equipment to the power outlet.

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9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place

anything over the power cord.

10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the

power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.

12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electri-

cal shock.

13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should

be opened only by qualified service personnel.

14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by

service personnel:

• a. The power cord or plug is damaged.

• b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

• c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

• d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user's manual.

• e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

• f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONTROLLED

ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS
BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS MAY DAM­AGE THE EQUIPMENT.

16. If your computer is losing dramatic time or the BIOS configuration

reset to default, the battery has no power.

Caution Do not replace battery yourself. Please contact a

qualified technician or your retail.

17. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF VESA MOUNTING CAN

RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! VESA mount installation
should be operated by professional technician, please contact the service
technician or your retail if you need this service.

18. THE COMPUTER IS PROVIDED WITH CD DRIVES COMPLY

WITH APPROPRIATE SAFETY STANDARDS INCLUDING IEC

60825.

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19. CLASSIFICATION:

• Class I Equipment

• No applied part

• Continuous Operation

• Not AP or APG category

20. Disconnect device: Appliance inlet.

21. Follow the national requirement to dispose unit.

22. Maintenance: to properly maintain and clean the surfaces, use only

approved products or clean with a dry applicator.

23. Contact information:

No.1, Alley 20, Lane 26, Reuiguang Road Neihu District, Taipei,
Taiwan 114, R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]

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24.

25. This equipment shall not be used for life support system.

26. This equipment shall be interconnected only to IEC 60601-1

approved equipment.

27. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC

704-1:1982 is no more than 70dB(A).

DISCLAIMER This set of instructions is given according to

IEC 704-1. Advantech disclaims all responsi­bility for the accuracy of any statements con­tained

Product Warranty (1 year)

Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod­ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years
from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or
altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech,
or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper instal­lation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as
a consequence of such events.

Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous test­ing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an
Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will

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be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and
freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.

If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:

1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For

example, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware
and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any
onscreen messages you get when the problem occurs.

2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your man-

ual, product, and any helpful information readily available.

3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return

merchandize authorization) number from your dealer. This allows
us to process your return more quickly.

4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and

Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date
(such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product
returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for war­ranty service.

5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and

ship it prepaid to your dealer.

CE

This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications
when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use
of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please
contact your local supplier for ordering information.

CE

This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test
conditions for passing included the equipment being operated within an
industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from being damaged
by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recom­mend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.

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Technical Support and Assistance

Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support

where you can find the latest information about the product.

Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-

tomer service center for technical support if you need additional
assistance. Please have the following information ready before
you call:

- Product name and serial number

- Description of your peripheral attachments

- Description of your software (operating system, version, appli­cation software, etc.)

- A complete description of the problem

- The exact wording of any error messages

Wichtige Sicherheishinweise

1. 1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.

2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.

3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Ver-

wenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient
ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und

leicht zugänglich sein.

5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten.

Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.

7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät

vor überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen
nicht abgedeckt werden.

8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBw-

erte.

9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber

fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.

10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind

zu beachten.

11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten

Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspan­nung eine Beschädigung vermieden.

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12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder

Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw.
elektrischen Schlag auslösen.

13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der ele-

ktrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöff­net werden.

14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz

zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a - Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b - Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c - Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d - Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funk-

tioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erz-

ielen.
e - Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f - Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

15. VOSICHT: Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgemaben Austausch der

Batterie.Ersatz nur durch densellben order einem vom Hersteller

empfohlene-mahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien

navh Angaben des Herstellers.

16. ACHTUNG: Es besteht die Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie auf

nicht fach-männische Weise gewechselt wird. Verfangen Sie die

Batterie nur gleicher oder entsprechender Type, wie vom Hersteller

empfohlen. Entsorgen Sie Batterien nach Anweisung des Herstell-

ers.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000

beträgt 70dB(A) oder weiger.
Haftungsausschluss: Die Bedienungsanleitungen wurden entsprechend
der IEC-704-1 erstellt. Advantech lehnt jegliche Verantwortung für die
Richtigkeit der in diesem Zusammenhang getätigten Aussagen ab.

Safety Precaution - Static Electricity

Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the
products from damage.

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1. To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your

PC chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any components on

the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on.

2. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The

sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may

damage sensitive electronic components.

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Contents

Chapter 1 General Information ....................................... 2

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2

1.2 Specifications .................................................................... 2

1.2.1 General ........................................................................... 2

1.2.2 Standard PC Functions ................................................... 2

1.2.3 Display Controller Interface .......................................... 3

1.2.4 Audio Function .............................................................. 3

1.2.5 PCI bus Ethernet Interface ............................................. 4

1.2.6 PCI bus 1394 interface ................................................... 4

1.2.7 Environment ................................................................... 4

1.2.8 Cleaning and Disinfecting ............................................. 5

1.3 Dimensions........................................................................ 6

Chapter 2 System Setup.................................................... 8

2.1 A Quick Tour of the MDPC-4090..................................... 8

2.2 Installation Procedures .................................................... 10

2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program .................................. 12

2.4 Installing System Software.............................................. 12

2.5 Installing the Drivers....................................................... 13

Chapter 3 MCH Chipset Setup ...................................... 16

3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 16

3.2 Installation of Chipset Driver.......................................... 16

3.3 Further Information......................................................... 18

Chapter 4 ATI Graphic Controller Setup..................... 20

4.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 20

Figure 1.1: Dimensions of the MDPC-4090 ............... 6

Figure 2.1: Front View of the MDPC-4090 ................... 8

Figure 2.2:CD-ROM drive of the MDPC-4090 ............. 9

Figure 2.3:Rear view of the MDPC-4090 ...................... 9

2.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord ........................................ 10

Figure 2.4:Connecting the power cord ........................ 10

2.2.2 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse .......................... 11

Figure 2.5:Connecting the mouse and keyboard .........11

2.2.3 Switching on Power ..................................................... 11

2.2.4 Connecting the COM Ports 1, 2, & 3 ........................... 11

Figure 2.6:Connecting the device to COM ports ......... 11

2.2.5 Install the Ground Safety Cable ................................... 11

Figure 2.7:Insert the disk to CD-ROM drive ............... 13

Figure 2.8:The file directory on the CD-ROM ............ 14

3.2.1 Installation for Windows 2000/XP ..............................17

Figure 3.1:Chipset installation Wizard .................... 17

4.1.1 Graphic Controller ....................................................... 20

4.1.2 Display Memory .......................................................... 20

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4.2 Installation of VGA Driver ............................................. 21

4.2.1 Installation for Windows 2000/XP ..............................22

Figure 4.1:Installation Wizard for ATI Driver ............ 22

4.3 Further Information......................................................... 23

Chapter 5 Audio Interface.............................................. 26

5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 26

5.2 Installation of Audio Driver ............................................ 26

5.2.1 Installation for Windows 2000/XP ..............................27

Figure 5.1:Installation Wizard for Audio Driver ......... 27

5.3 Further Information......................................................... 27

Chapter 6 LAN Setup...................................................... 30

6.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 30

6.2 Installation of LAN Drivers ............................................ 30

6.2.1 Installation of Gigabit LAN Driver ............................. 31

Figure 6.1:InstallationWizard for Gigabit Driver ........ 31

6.2.2 Installation of Realtek 10/100M LAN Driver .............. 32

Figure 6.2:Installation Wizard for Realtek Driver ....... 32

6.3 Further information ......................................................... 32

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