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NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
RF9
User’s Guide
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Notice
The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its
contents without any notice. Information contained herein is for reference only
and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any
subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway
responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this
publication.
Any of the software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should
the programs prove defective following purchase, the buyer (and not the
manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all
necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any software defects.
Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be
copyrights and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They
are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an
endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.
Copyright © 2012 CReTE Systems Inc.
Trademarks
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
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Revision History:
Revision Date Changes Author
1.0.4 2012/10/30 Update Battery mAh and nominal voltage Pablo Tseng
information.
1.0.3 2012/9/19 Update CE and Touchpad info. Pablo Tseng
1.0.2 2012/5/29 Add a notice to inform users that ext. power Joe Chang
source is required when operating at -20℃.
Add HDD password function.
Update BIOS screen and add serial port
setting info.
1.0.1 2011/12/14 Add battery charging temp. threshold. Joe Chang
Add SATA compatibility setting mode under
BIOS for installation of WinXP.
Update BIOS Security Menu selections.
Update Gigabit LAN driver installation info.
Update MXMII Graphics card info.
1.0.0 2011/6/30 Official release Sonnie Liu
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FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device pursuant part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy. If not
being installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only
shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices).
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Regulatory Information/ Disclaimers
Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance with the
instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any
changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are
not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the
connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such
unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its
authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or
violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these
guidelines.
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CE
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive
(2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European
Norms:
EN55022 (CISPR 22) Radio Frequency Interference
EN55024 (EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4,
EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8,
EN61000-4-11, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3)
Generic Immunity Standard
LVD EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009 Product Safety,
IEC 60950-1: 2005, 2nd Edition
R&TTE (CE) Manual Regulatory Requirement
WLAN - IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
802.11a/b/g/n Restrictions:
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW
EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835 GHz. In France, the equipment must
be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz frequency range and must be
restricted to indoor use.
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CE Declaration of Conformity
It is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive
on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC), Low-voltage Directive
(2006/95/EC), the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), and the procedures
given in European Council Directive (99/5/EC and 2004/108/EC ).
The equipment was passed, and the equipment test was performed according
to the following European standards:
EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
EN 301 893 V1.5.1:2008
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009
EN 50371:2002
EN 60950-1: 2006+A11:2009
UL, TÜ V
AC Adapter (TÜ V includes EN60950 LVD)
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Power Conservation
This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers.
However, power consumption may be further reduced by configuring the
Power Management Setup.
It is recommended to enable power-saving functions when operating this
computer, as Power Management functions do not impact system
performance while saving power.
Power Safety
There are specific power requirements for this computer:
Only use an approved power adapter for this computer.
There is a 3-prong grounded plug of the power adapter. The third prong
serves as Ground and is an important safety feature. If a compatible outlet
is not available, consult qualified electricians for installation.
When unplugging the power cord, please be sure to unplug from the plug
head instead of pulling from the wire.
Make sure the socket and any other extension cords you use can support
the total current load of all the connected devices.
Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any
external power supplies.
Warning:
Before any upgrade procedures, make sure the power is turned off, and all
the cables are disconnected (including telephone lines). Also, it is
advisable to re-move your battery in prevent from turning the computer on
accidentally.
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Battery Precautions
Only use batteries designed for this computer. Wrong and incompatible
batteries may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer.
Do not remove the battery from the computer while it is powered on.
Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears
damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer is able to
continuously work with a damaged battery, the circuit damage may occur
and possibly cause fire.
Always use the notebook’s system or charger to recharge the battery.
Incorrect recharging may cause the battery to explode.
Do not try to repair a battery pack by yourself. Refer to any battery pack
repair or replacement, please contact with to your service representative
or qualified service personnel.
Please dispose damaged battery promptly and carefully. Explosion or
leakage may occur, if the battery is exposed to fire, improperly handled or
discarded.
Battery Disposal & Caution:
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery.
The battery is recyclable. At the end of its service life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the
municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for
details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Danger of
explosion may possibly occur, if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or the equivalent battery recommended by
the manufacturer. Discard the used battery according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling
All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or
environmentally friendly.
Please recycle the packing materials in accordance to local regulations at the
end of the product's service life.
Notice:
The equipment may contain insignificant amount of hazardous
substances for health and environment below control level.
To avoid spreading such substances into the eco system, and to minimize
the pressure on the natural environment, you are encouraged to use the
appropriate take-back for reusing or recycling most of the materials in a
safe way after the product’s service life.
The crossed-bin symbol indicates proper disposal is required.
For more information on collection, reuse and recycling, please consult
the local or regional waste administration for more information.
You can also contact your dealer for more information on the
environmental details of the equipment.
The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that the
product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be
placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE - GETTING STARTED........................................ 1
UNPACKING .............................................................................................. 1
QUICK OPERATION .................................................................................... 2
APPEARANCE OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 3
CHAPTER TWO - OPERATING INFORMATION ......................... 8
WORKPLACE ............................................................................................. 8
RUGGEDNESS ................................................................ ........................... 8
WORK WITH POWER BUTTON ..................................................................... 9
BOOT UP AND POST ................................................................................. 9
SHUT DOWN ............................................................................................ 10
SLEEP/ HIBERNATE .................................................................................. 10
KEYBOARD .............................................................................................. 11
KEYBOARD BACKLIGHT (OPTIONAL) .......................................................... 11
HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) ........................................................................ 12
OPTICAL DISK DEVICE (ODD) .................................................................. 12
EXPRESS AND PC CARDS ........................................................................ 13
RTC ...................................................................................................... 13
REPLACING MODULES .............................................................................. 14
WIRELESS DEVICES (OPTIONAL) ............................................................... 15
CHAPTER THREE - MANAGING POWER ................................. 22
AC ADAPTER .......................................................................................... 22
BATTERY ................................................................................................ 23
POWER CONSERVATION ........................................................................... 26
SUPPORTING ACPI ................................................................................. 26
CHAPTER FOUR - BIOS SETUP ............................................... 27
MAIN MENU ............................................................................................ 27
SATA PORT 1 SUB-MENU ....................................................................... 29
SATA PORT 2 SUB-MENU ....................................................................... 30
ADVANCED MENU .................................................................................... 31
ADVANCED MENU SELECTIONS ................................................................. 32
BIOS SETTINGS FOR WINDOWS XP INSTALLATION .................................... 33
SIO SMC27 CONFIGURATION SUB-MENU ........................................... 33
SECURITY MENU ..................................................................................... 35
RF INTERFACE CONTROL SUB-MENU ........................................................ 37
BOOT MENU ............................................................................................ 38
EXIT MENU ............................................................................................. 39
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CHAPTER FIVE - DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS ................... 40
CHIPSET DRIVER ..................................................................................... 40
VGA ...................................................................................................... 40
AUDIO .................................................................................................... 40
TOUCH SCREEN (OPTIONAL) .................................................................... 41
GIGABIT LAN (OPTIONAL) ........................................................................ 41
MODEM (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................ 42
WIRELESS MANAGER ............................................................................... 42
WLAN (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................. 42
BLUETOOTH (OPTIONAL) .......................................................................... 43
GPS (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................... 43
WWAN (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................ 44
CHAPTER SIX - SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 45
CPU ...................................................................................................... 45
MEMORY ................................................................................................ 45
CHIPSET ................................................................................................. 45
DISPLAY ................................................................................................. 45
KEYBOARD .............................................................................................. 45
TOUCHPAD ............................................................................................. 45
HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) ........................................................................ 46
OPTICAL DISK DRIVE (ODD) ................................................................ .... 46
I/O PORTS .............................................................................................. 46
AC ADAPTER .......................................................................................... 46
SYSTEM UNIT DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ................................................... 47
MATERIALS AND RECYCLING ..................................................................... 48
ENVIRONMENTAL ..................................................................................... 48
CHAPTER SEVEN - OPTIONAL DEVICES ................................ 49
MEMORY CARD ....................................................................................... 49
MXM II GRAPHIC CARD ........................................................................... 49
VEHICLE ADAPTER ................................................................................... 49
2
ND
BATTERY ........................................................................................... 49
2
ND
HDD ................................................................................................ 49
ODD ...................................................................................................... 49
LAN AND MODEM CARD........................................................................... 50
WIRELESS LAN CARD ............................................................................. 50
BLUETOOTH ............................................................................................ 50
WWAN .................................................................................................. 50
GPS ...................................................................................................... 50
KB DUST COVER ..................................................................................... 50
PC CARD COVER .................................................................................... 50
BUILT-IN VEHICLE ADAPTER ..................................................................... 51
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SURGE PROTECTOR SP200 ..................................................................... 51
DUAL BATTERY CHARGER RT202D .......................................................... 51
COM 3/4 CARD AND ADDITIONAL SERIAL PORTS ....................................... 51
MILITARY CONNECTOR/ MILITARY SERIAL CONNECTOR .............................. 51
TRUST PLATFORM MODULE (TPM) ........................................................... 52
CHAPTER EIGHT - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE................. 53
CLEANING ............................................................................................... 53
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ ................. 53
RMA SERVICE ........................................................................................ 54
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Chapter One - 1
Getting Started
Chapter One - Getting Started
Unpacking
The following components are shipped along with your computer. If any
component is missing or damaged, please notify the dealer immediately.
Computer Unit
Removable HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Removable ODD (Optical Disk Drive)
AC Adapter
AC Power Cord
Utility DVD
Product Quick Guide
Carrying Bag
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Quick Operation
Loosen the battery screw, remove the battery insulation sheet, and mount
the battery.
Connect the AC adapter with the computer and start charging the battery
for at least 10 minutes.
Turn ON the computer by pressing the power switch.
Notice:
When ambient temperature is under +5℃ (The default setting for this
computer), the system may not boot up immediately. System will beep
with LED heater light flashing to indicate that the heater is functioning. The
frequency of the LED flashing will become faster as the internal
temperature approaches suitable level. After 5~15 minutes, the system
will boot up automatically.
In the events of emergency, this computer is able to skip heating and boot
up the system immediately by pressing and holding the power switch for
>9 seconds. The speaker will also beep with a special sound. (It is not
guaranteed that all devices on the computer can function properly.)
Pressing the power switch again during the heating process will shut down
the computer.
Drivers or applications installation may be necessary for further operation.
The following procedures will help to Turn OFF the computer:
1. Press the power switch to “Shut Down”, “Standby*” or “Hibernate*”
depending on the Operating System (OS) installed and power
management settings.
2. Press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds for a “Hard” power-off.
All unsaved data and parameters will be lost after a “Hard” power-off.
3. Click Start Shut Down (under Windows Operating System) to
Turn OFF the computer.
Note:
Some operating systems may not support the above-mentioned functions.
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Appearance Overview
LCD Panel Open
1. Embedded Antennas (Optional):
HSDPA/UMTS, WLAN-L, GPS, Bluetooth, WLAN-R (from left to right)
2. RF Devices All ON/OFF (Optional)
3. LED Indicators and Power Switch:
4. Touchpad
5. Touchpad Right and Left Button
Heater
HDD in Use
BT/WLAN/GPS
Secondary Battery Charging
Keyboard Number Lock
Primary Battery Charging
Keyboard Caps Lock
Power Indicator
Keyboard Scroll Lock
Power Switch
1
5
2
3 4
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Right View
1. Flex Bay:
a. Standard: SATA ODD (Optical Disk Drive)
b. Optional: 2nd HDD or 2nd Battery
2. SATA HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
1
2
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Left View
1. PS/2 Port (Keyboard + Mouse)
2. LAN RJ45 (Optional)
3. IEEE1394 Port (Fire Wire)
4. USB Port (Universal Serial Bus)
5. USB Port (Universal Serial Bus)
6. USB Port (Universal Serial Bus)
7. External Speaker & Earphone Jack
8. Line-in Jack
9. Microphone Jack
10. Express Card Slot x 1 & PC Card I/II Slot x 1
(Optional: PC Card I/II Slot x 2)
11. Modem Jack RJ11 (Optional)
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Rear View
1. Optional: Military Connector Port
2. Optional: Military Connector Port
3. Optional: Military Connector Port
4. DC Power Jack
5. Serial Port DB9 (COM1/ Default: RS232)
6. RGB Port
7. Printer Port
8. Serial Port DB9 (COM2/ Default: RS232)
9. DVI Port
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Getting Started
Bottom View
1. Primary Battery
2. ODD Latch
3. HDD Latch
1
2
3
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Operating Information
Chapter Two - Operating Information
Workplace
A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air
circulation. Remember to avoid areas from:
Sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
Extreme heat.
Strong electromagnetic fields (near television set, motor rotation area,
etc.).
Dust or high humidity.
If it is necessary to work in a hostile environment, please regularly maintain
your notebook computer by cleaning dust, water, and etc. to keep it in an
optimal condition.
Ruggedness
This notebook computer is designed with rugged features such as vibration,
shock, dust, and rain/ water protection. However, it is still necessary to provide
appropriate protection while operating in harsh environments.
The notebook computer is also designed to withstand rainfall from top with
mild wind blowing only. Please keep the keyboard facing up, i.e. normal
operating direction, to maintain water resistance. NEVER immerse the unit in
water, or spray water at an upside-down system. Doing so may cause
permanent damage.
The D-sub connector caps on the rear of the computer are for dust and shock
protection. The connectors are sealed internally. Other I/O ports and devices
on the left or right must have caps tightly closed or cable inlets sealed while
being exposed to water or dust.
There are optional gaskets for DB-9 and DB-25 connectors. You may install
them to improve rain/ dust/ moisture resistance on your commercial type cable.
Insert the packing into the male connector (with pins) and fasten the screws.
All connectors will be corroded if being exposed to water or moisture.
Corrosion is accelerated if the power is ON. Please take proper water-resistant
measures for cable connections. The DC jack and cables are sealed and may
be operated with water splashing while attached. All port covers should be in
place when no cable is attached.
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Operating System
This notebook computer is compatible with most operating systems (OS).
However, not all functions are 100% compatible. For example, ACPI, Smart
Battery, and etc. are not available on DOS, and other non-Microsoft OS.
Consequently “Standby”, “Hibernation”, “Battery Gauge”, and etc. would not
work under such operating systems.
Work with Power Button
Since the notebook computer is equipped with a heater kit to enable the unit to
work under low temperature, the heater will first heat HDD up to the
temperature set by user, and the system will boot after then. Also, the heater
will keep monitoring HDD temperature. Once the temperature becomes lower,
the heater will heat up again to maintain the temperature set by user.
The function will be different from the way you use with the power button:
1. Press 12 seconds and release:
USB port is enabled and you can set a new value in Heater AP.
2. Press 9~11 seconds:
The system will be forced to boot up.
3. Press 5~8 seconds:
Enable/Disable the sound of Heater.
4. Press 4 seconds under OS:
Shut down the system.
5. Click the Power button.
a. Power on the system in S5 status.
b. Click while heating up, the system will be forced to shutdown
c. Entering S3/S4 under OS.
Boot Up and POST
Boot up
The computer turns ON and loads the operating system (such as Windows)
into the system memory. This start-up procedure is called “boot up”.
The ROM BIOS Power on Self-Test (POST)
Each time the computer powers on, it automatically performs a self-test of its
memory and hardware devices.
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Shut down
Before shutting down, please always remember to save the unfinished works
and close the application for preventing from any possible data loss or HDD
damage.
“Shut down” will totally turn OFF the power of your notebook computer. If you
want to start your notebook computer again, you need to press the power
switch.
Sleep/ Hibernate
Sleep
Under “Sleep” mode, the system will temporarily save your work into RAM.
You are able to do enter “Sleep” mode by directly clicking from your OS. Or,
you can do the “Sleep” mode settings in your OS. If you want to start your
notebook computer again, all you need to press any key.
Hibernate
Under “Hibernate” mode, the system will save your work into HDD. You are
able to do enter “Hibernate” mode by directly clicking from your OS. Or, you
can do the “Hibernate” mode in your OS. If you want to start your handheld
computer again, you need to press the power switch.
Note:
Standby/Hibernate/Resume works with both AC adapter and
battery. The power management functions may not work
under non-ACPI operating systems.
If you work under Windows 7 (64 bit) with external KB or
mouse, please do the Windows Setting as follows:
1. External Mouse: Device Manager → Mice and other
pointing devices
→
HID- compliant
→
Power
Management → Disable “Allow this device to wake the
computer”
2. External KB: Device Manager → Keyboards → HIDcompliant → Power Management → Disable “Allow this
device to wake the computer”
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Operating Information
Keyboard
The keyboard is functionally equivalent to a full size desktop keyboard. A
sample layout is shown below.
The Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad functions are the same as an electronic calculator. It is
embedded in the main keyboard, with the numeric figures printed on the upper
right of their respective keys. There are keys for the digits 0~9, the decimal
point ( . ), addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), and division ( / ) in
the keypad.
To activate the keypad, press the Num Lock key. There are 15 keys switching
from alphabetic to numeric. Press Num Lock again to return.
Keyboard Backlight (Optional)
Press [Fn] [F5] key for approximately 1 second to turn the keyboard backlight
ON or OFF.
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Operating Information
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a 2.5” type/ 9.5mm height standard SATA
interface data storage device.
HDD and ODD (Optical Disk Drive) are removable. This design provides
convenience and security. They can ONLY be removed when the power is
OFF.
Optical Disk Device (ODD)
There is a 5.25” type/ 12.7mm height standard SATA interface ODD. The
actual device will depend on the model you purchased. The ODD may be used
as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS.
The ODD accepts a variety of standard 12cm CDs, DVD-ROM (Single Layer,
Dual Layer), DVD-Video, DVD-R*10 (1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7GB), DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1/1.2 1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), DVD-R DL (8.5 GB), DVD-RAM
(1.4 GB, 2.8 GB, 4.7 GB, 9.4 GB), +R (4.7 GB), +R DL (8.5 GB), +RW (4.7 GB),
CD-Audio, CD-ROM (XA compatible), CD-R, Photo CD (multiple session
compatible), Video CD, CD EXTRA, CD-RW, CD-TEXT and etc.
Do not use the IDE-interface ODD; it may cause the computer
malfunction.
The following procedure assumes that all the necessary ODD utilities were
installed on the computer. For ODD utility installation, please refer to “Utilities
and Drivers”. ODD also can be removed and swapped with the 2nd battery or
2nd SATA HDD.
Put disk into the ODD
While the power is ON, push the ejecting button of ODD. The tray will release.
Then gently pull the tray out. Put the disk with its label facing up on the holder
and push the tray back into the cabinet. Any dirt on the data side of the disk
may cause to the erroneous read. Please avoid touching the data side.
Note:
NEVER drop your HDD, ODD or expose them to high temperature,
high humidity, or any hazardous environment. NEVER try to
disassemble the module. Static discharge may destroy your device
and data. Always pick up the modules by touching the case only.
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Operating Information
Read from the ODD
The ODD may be designated as drive D: or higher depending on your
configuration. You may access to it in DOS or Windows. Please avoid shock or
vibration when the optical device is active.
Express and PC Cards
The computer supports one PC Card I/II and one Express Card or two PC
Card I/II cards. To remove the card, push the button on the right of the card to
eject it. The ejecting button can hide into the compartment by pushing it inward
gently.
RTC
Battery backed up RTC (Real Time Clock/Calendar) is built in an on-board
CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chip. The RTC keeps
track of the time and date while the computer is off. The CMOS chip also
stores system setup information.
RTC battery is also recharged when AC adapter is attached. Recharge the
computer approximately once per month to ensure RTC operation.
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Replacing Modules
To remove the modules:
1. Turn OFF the computer or hibernate.
2. Disconnect all cables from the computer.
3. Use a coin to turn and loose the screws on the modules.
4. Remove the battery from the compartment.
5. Push the latch knob to release the ODD or HDD module and push them
outward.
6. Remove the module from the computer.
To re-install the modules:
Gently push the module into the slot. Fasten the screw to fix the module.
Caution:
You must turn the power OFF before replacing the ODD and HDD modules.
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Operating Information
Wireless Devices (Optional)
Before using wireless devices, please turn “ON” the Wireless Devices All
ON/OFF Switch, and then use the Wireless Manager to do the rest settings.
The following instructions are only for the models with optional Wireless
Devices (Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth/ WWAN/ GPS) and taking the systems
working under Windows 7/ 64-bit OS for example.
Wireless LAN
1. Driver & Application Installation:
a. Install the Chipset Driver first.
b. Then, install the Wireless Manager.
2. Launch the Wireless Manager:
a. Launch the Wireless Manager.
b. Click “Wireless LAN” for enabling the Wireless LAN function (click
again for disabling the WLAN function). Once the Wireless LAN starts
up, the RF LED will turn on accordingly. Please see the illustration as
the right picture (with Wireless LAN function “ON”):
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Bluetooth
1. Driver & Application Installation:
a. Install the Bluetooth driver first.
b. Then, install the Wireless Manager.
2. Launch the Wireless Manager:
a. Launch the Wireless Manager.
b. Click “Bluetooth” for enabling the Bluetooth function (click again for
disabling the Bluetooth function). Once the Bluetooth starts up, the
RF LED will turn on accordingly. Please see the illustration as below
(with Bluetooth function “ON”):
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WWAN
1. Insert the SIM card:
a. Turn off your computer.
b. Reverse your computer to the bottom side.
c. Find the battery bay and loosen the screw besides it.
d. Remove the battery.
Loosen the
screw besides
the battery bay.
After removing the
battery, you are
able to see the SIM
card lock.
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Operating Information
e. Slide the SIM card lock to the left to open.
f. Pull up the SIM card slot.
g. Put your SIM card into the SIM card slot.
h. Push down the SIM card slot.
Pull up the SIM
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Operating Information
2. Driver & Application Installation:
a. Install the WWAN driver first.
b. Then, install the Wireless Manager.
3. Launch the Wireless Manager:
a. Launch the Wireless Manager.
b. Click “WWAN” for enabling the WWAN function (click again for
disabling the WWAN function). Once the WWAN starts up, the RF
LED will turn on accordingly. Please see the illustration as below (with
WWAN function “ON”):
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GPS
1. Application Installation:
Install the Wireless Manager.
2. Launch the Wireless Manager:
a. Launch the Wireless Manager.
b. Click “GPS” for enabling the GPS function (click again for disabling
the GPS function). Once the GPS starts up, the RF LED will turn on
accordingly.
3. Update Driver:
Enter into the "Device Manager" in “My Computer” to update driver, then
select "Browse my computer.....", then select "Browse for driver..., and
search for "RK9 - RF9 - RT9 - \ Drivers\ Windows 7 (64-bit)\ GPS_ublox5"
then follow the prompt to complete installation. Please see the illustration
as below (with GPS function “ON”):
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Operating Information
Note:
- You are able to do a quick operation for disabling all the
Wireless devices by clicking “ALL OFF” in Wireless Manager.
Please see the illustration as below:
Also, a quick turn-off by Wireless Devices All ON/OFF Switch
is a hardware design for “Fly Mode”. You are able to turn off
all the Wireless Devices without doing any software settings.
The system will auto-run the Wireless Manager while booting.
There are two ways to turn on the Wireless Manager:
1. Click the right mouse button on the Wireless Manger Icon
at the right corner of the toolbar, then chose “Open” to
turn on the Wireless Manger
2. Double click the left mouse button of the Wireless
Manager Icon at the left corner of the toolbar to turn on the
Wireless Manager.
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Managing Power
Chapter Three - Managing Power
AC Adapter
The AC adapter performs two functions:
It powers the computer from an external AC source.
It charges the computer battery.
The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (100V or 240V) and
adjusts accordingly.
The following are recommended when using the AC adapter:
Use a properly grounded AC outlet.
Use one AC outlet exclusively for the computer. Having other appliances
on the same line may cause interference.
Use a power strip with built-in surge protection.
Connecting the AC adapter:
Plug the AC cord to the adapter.
Plug the other end of the AC cord into the wall outlet. Make sure the green
LED on the adapter turns on.
Attach the DC plug into the power jack of the computer; turn the lock ring
clockwise to secure it.
AC Adapter Indicator:
The green LED indicates that AC power is ready.
Note:
To ensure system stability, please connect your computer to an
external power source when operating at -20 °C ambient
temperature.
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Battery
The power source will automatically switch to battery when the external power
source (AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected.
Battery Low
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the computer gives the following
“Battery Low” warnings:
Windows battery low warning (when operating system is Windows).
The power LED flashes.
Once the Battery Low warning occurs, please:
Save and close the files you are currently working on.
Plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery.
Charging the Battery
Plug in the AC adapter (or optional vehicle adapter) to start the battery
charging. If the battery is already full, the sense circuitry will stop high current
charge within several minutes.
There are two LED indicators next to the power indicator for the Primary and
Secondary battery respectively. Indicator turns ON when the battery is
charging and turns OFF when the battery charging is completed.
To charge the Secondary battery, simply install it into the computer and attach
the AC adapter. The internal charger will charge the Primary battery first. The
Secondary battery will be charged once the Primary battery charges full.
Optional Dual Battery Charger can charge the Primary and Secondary
batteries externally.
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Battery Charging Notice
The followings are the detailed information for charging the Primary and
Secondary batteries under AC and DC modes:
AC mode:
When the Power Status is changed and AC mode is detected, the Primary
battery will be charged.
Until the Primary Battery is finished charging, then it will continue to
charge the Secondary Battery fully also.
If there is no Power Status change, until the capacity is down below 90%,
a natural discharging occurs, and then recharge again.
DC mode:
When DC mode is detected, it will discharge the Secondary Battery until
the capacity is below 10%, and then switch to the Primary Battery for
continuing discharging.
When the capacity of the Primary Battery is below 10%, the Low Battery
LED will flash.
Caution:
For the system safety issue, battery charger circuit design will stop
charging battery automatically while battery internal temperature is
detected over 60 degree.
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Battery Gauge
You may check battery status from battery gauge in Windows. Click the
power/battery icon to reveal the battery gauge window.
Battery Power Saving Tips
The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend
the battery life by:
Setup power saving functions in Operating System Power Management
options (e.g. Windows Power Options).
Lower the intensity of the display by brightness control.
Use standby option when computer is temporarily not in use.
Shut down the computer when it will not be for a long-time use.
Replacing Battery
When the battery is nearly exhausted, there are two ways to keep your
handheld computer working. Connect the AC adapter and the power cord
designed for this notebook computer to start charging is one method; directly
replace a charged battery designed for this notebook computer may be the
other one.
Note:
Always remember to turn OFF the power before replacing the
battery.
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Power Conservation
This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers.
However, power consumption may be reduced by configuring the Power
Management Setup properly.
It is recommended the power saving functions to be enabled even when not
running on battery power. Power Management will not degrade performance
while saving power.
Supporting ACPI
Your notebook computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface) for power management. With ACPI and an ACPI-compliant
operating system such as Windows, the feature will allow you to reduce the
power consumption for energy saving. By supporting ACPI, the AC adapter
LED and the Power indicator LED will show in different ways. The followings
are the detailed description.
Sleep:
AC adapter LED is ON (while connecting with power)
Power LED indicator is ON; Other LED indicators are OFF
Under Hibernation:
AC adapter LED is ON (while connecting with power)
Power LED indicator is OFF; Other LED indicators are OFF
Shutdown:
AC adapter LED is ON (while connecting with power)
Power LED indicator is OFF; Other LED indicators are OFF
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BIOS Setup
Chapter Four - BIOS Setup
Press [F2] at boot up to enter BIOS setup. Use arrow keys to select options
and [+/-] to modify them. When finished, move to” Exit” and press [Enter] then
confirm save by pressing [Y].
Please enter Default Supervisor Password [0000], while entering into BIOS
Setup Menu.
Main Menu
Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
System Time: [15:48:04]
System Date: [05/29/2012]
► SATA Port 1 [Auto]
► SATA Port 2 [Auto]
System Memory: 632 KB
Extended Memory: 1012736KB
Item Specific Help
<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Main Menu Selections
You can make the following selections on the Main Menu. Use the sub-menus
for other selections.
Feature
Options
Description
System Time
HH:MM:SS
Set the system time Hour, Minute,
Second.
System Date
MM/DD/YYYY
Set the system date Month, Day, Year.
SATA Port 1~2
None
Auto-detect the device, then show the
device.
Note: The BIOS screen and menu contents may vary depending on
computer configurations.
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General Help Window
Pressing <F1> or <Alt-H> at any menu brings up the General Help window
that describes the detailed keys and functions for setup.
The scroll bar on the right of any window indicates that there is more than one
page of information in the window. Use <PgUp> and <PgDn> to display all the
pages. Pressing <Home> and <End> displays the first and last page. Pressing
<Enter> displays each page and then exits the window. Press <Esc> to exit
the current window.
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BIOS Setup
SATA Port 1 Sub-Menu
Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility
Main
SATA Port 1 [Auto]
Item Specific Help
Type: [Auto]
LBA Format
Total Sectors: 976773168
Maximum Capacity: 500GB SATA 1
Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]
LBA Mode Control: [Enabled]
32 Bit I/O: [Disabled]
Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2 ]
Ultra DMA Mode: [Mode 5]
User = you enter
parameters of hard-disk
drive installed at this
connection.
Auto = autotypes
hard-disk drive installed
here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM
drive is installed here.
ATAPI Removable =
removable disk drive is
installed here.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
SATA Port 1 Sub-Menu Selections
You can make the following selections on the SATA Port 1 Sub-Menu.
Feature
Options
Description
32 Bit I/O:
Enabled
Disabled
This setting enables or disables 32
bit IDE data transfers.
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SATA Port 2 Sub-Menu
Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility
Main
SATA Port 2 [Auto]
Item Specific Help
Type: [Auto]
LBA Format
Total Sectors: 976773168
Maximum Capacity: 40008MB SATA 2
Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]
LBA Mode Control: [Enabled]
32 Bit I/O: [Disabled]
Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]
Ultra DMA Mode: [Mode 5]
SMART Monitoring: Disabled
User = you enter
parameters of hard-disk
drive installed at this
connection.
Auto = autotypes hard-disk
drive installed here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM
drive is installed here.
ATAPI Removable =
removable disk drive is
installed here.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
SATA Port 2 Sub-Menu Selections
You can make the following selections on the SATA Port 2 Sub-Menu.
Feature
Options
Description
32 Bit I/O
Enabled
Disabled
This setting enables or disables 32
bit IDE data transfers.
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Advanced Menu
Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled]
QuickBoot Mode: [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Control: [Enabled]
Passive Cooling Trip Point: [87 C]
Core Multi-Processing: [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep (tm) [Enabled]
CX States [Enabled]
DVMT Pre-Allocated: [32 MB]
Total Graphics Memory: [MaxDVMT]
PCI Hot-Plug Resources: [Enabled]
SATA Mode Selection: [AHCI]
► SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION
Item Specific Help
Display the diagnostic
screen during boot
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Warning:
Incorrect settings may cause system malfunction. To correct it, restore
the Setup Default with <F9>.
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Advanced Menu Selections
You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu.
Feature
Options
Description
Boot-time
Diagnostic Screen
Enable
Disabled
Display the diagnostic screen during
boot
QuickBoot Mode
Enable
Disabled
Allows the system to skip certain tests
while booting. This will decrease the
time needed to boot the system.
USB 2.0 Control
Enable
Disabled
Enables Device 29 USB 2.0
functionality.
Passive Cooling
Trip Point
15 C
23 C
31 C
39 C
47 C
55 C
63 C
71 C
79 C
87 C
95 C
103 C
111 C
119 C
This value controls the temperature of
the ACPI Passive Trip Point – the point
in which the OS will begin throttling the
CPU.
Note: When the DTS is enabled, only
values below 97C are valid.
Disabled
Core
Multi-Processing
Enable
Disabled
Determines whether the 2nd core is
enabled.
Disabled = 2nd core is disabled.
Enabled = 2nd core is enabled.
Intel(R)
SpeedStep (tm)
Enable
Disabled
Allows more than two freq. range to be
supported
CX States
Enabled
Disabled
Enable CPU C-states: Main switch for
C0, C1, C2, C3, C4, Deep C4, C6
DVMT
Pre-Allocated
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
Select DVMT Pre-Allocated (Fixed)
Graphics Memory size used by the
Internal Graphics Device.
Total Graphics
Memory
128 MB
256 MB
MaxDVMT
Select the amount of Total Graphics
Memory- Pre-Allocated + Fixed +
DVMT for use by the Internal Graphics
Device.
PCI Hot-Plug
Resources
Enabled
Disabled
Enable/ Disable Hot-Plug support.
SATA Mode
Selection
Compatible
AHCI
Determines how SATA controller(s)
operate.
SIO SMC227
CONFGURATION
These items control the configuration
of various National 393 SIO devices.
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BIOS Settings For Windows XP Installation
If you wish to install Windows XP on your notebook computer, please take note
of the following procedures.
1. Please enter BIOS Settings by pressing F2 during boot-up.
2. Proceed to Advanced Menu tab.
3. Under Advanced Menu, change the SATA Mode Selection setting to
“Compatibility” mode.
4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Settings.
5. Restart your notebook computer and install Windows XP.
SIO SMC27 CONFIGURATION Sub-Menu
Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility
Advanced
SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION
Item Specific Help
COM1 port: [3F8-IRQ 4]
COM1 mode: [RS232]
COM2 port: [2F8-IRQ 3]
COM2 mode: [RS232]
COM3 port: [3E8-IRQ 10]
COM3 mode: [RS232]
COM4 port: [2E8-IRQ 5]
COM4 mode: [RS232]
Printer1: [378-IRQ 3]
Printer1 mode: [Standard]
Configure COM1 using
device options:
[Disabled]
No configuration
[3F8-IRQ 4]
Set the base I/O address
for COM1
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Warning:
Make sure internal COMx mode settings must be with the same type of the
external connected devices. Otherwise it may cause serial components
damage in either side.
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SIO SMC27 CONFIGURATION Sub-Menu Selections
You can make the following selections on the SIO SMC27 CONFIGURATION
Sub-Menu.
Feature
Options
Description
COM1 port
3F8-IRQ 4
Disabled
Configure COM1 using device options:
[Disabled]
No configuration
[3F8-IRQ 4]
Set the base I/O address for COM1
COM1 mode
RS232
RS422
RS485
TTL1
Configure UART mode options:
[RS232]: External Device
[TTL1]: Internal Device
[RS422]: External Device
[RS485]: External Device
COM2 port
2F8-IRQ 3
Disabled
Configure COM2 using device options:
[Disabled]
No configuration
[2F8-IRQ 3]
Set the base I/O address for COM2
COM2 mode
RS232
RS422
RS485
TTL2
Configure UART mode options:
[RS232]: External Device
[TTL2]: Internal Device
[RS422]: External Device
[RS485]: External Device
COM3 port
3E8-IRQ 10
Disabled
Configure COM3 using device options:
[Disabled]
No configuration
[3E8-IRQ 10]
Set the base I/O address for COM3
COM3 mode
RS232
RS422
RS485
TTL3
Configure UART mode options:
[RS232]: External Device
[TTL2]: Internal Device
[RS422]: External Device
[RS485]: External Device
COM4 port
2E8-IRQ 5
Disabled
Configure COM4 using device options:
[Disabled]
No configuration
[2E8-IRQ 5]
Set the base I/O address for COM4
COM4 mode
RS232
RS422
RS485
TTL4
Configure UART mode options:
[RS232]: External Device
[TTL2]: Internal Device
[RS422]: External Device
[RS485]: External Device
Printer1
378-IRQ 7
Disabled
Configure Printer1 device options:
[Disabled]
No configuration
[378-IRQ 7]
Set the base I/O address for Printer1
Printer1 mode
Standard
ECP
EPP
Configure Printer1 mode options:
Standard
EPP
ECP
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Security Menu
Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
Supervisor Password Is: Clear
User Password Is: Clear
Set Supervisor Password [Enter]
Set User Password [Enter]
Set HDD 0 Password [Enter]
HDD 0 Password Status Clear
Set HDD 1 Password [Enter]
HDD 1 Password Status Clear
Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal]
Password on boot: [Disabled]
AC97 Audio Interface [Auto]
Cardbus/1394 Inferface [Auto]
TPM Support [Disabled]
►RF Interface Control
Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password
controls access to the
setup utility.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Warning:
If you forget user/supervisor password, the computer has to send
back to manufacturer and replace EEPROM to make it work again. If
you forget your HDD password, the HDD cannot be recovered and
needs to be replaced.
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Security Menu Selections
You can make the following selections on the Security Menu.
Feature
Options
Description
Set Supervisor
Password
Enter
Supervisor Password controls
access to the setup utility.
Set HDD 0
Password
Enter
Enter HDD 0 Password
Set HDD 1
Password
Enter
Enter HDD 1 Password
Fixed disk boot
sector
Normal
Write Protect
Write protects the boot sector on the
hard disk to protect against viruses.
Password on boot
Enabled
Disabled
Enables password entry on boot
AC97 Audio
Interface
Auto
Disabled
Control Detection of the AC97
Device.
Cardbus/1394
Interface
Auto
Disabled
Cardbus Device Function
Disable/Enable
TPM Support
Enabled
Disabled
Enable Trusted Platform Module
support
RF Interface
Control
RF Security Control:
Wireless LAN
WWAN
GPS
BlueTooth
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RF Interface Control Sub-Menu
Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility
Security
RF Interface Control
Item Specific Help
Wireless LAN: [Disabled]
WWAN: [Disabled]
GPS: [Disabled]
BlueTooth: [Disabled]
Wireless LAN Control
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
RF Interface Control Sub-Menu Selections
You can make the following selections on the RF Interface Control Sub-Menu.
Feature
Options
Description
Wireless LAN
Enabled
Disabled
Wireless LAN Control
WWAN
Enabled
Disabled
WWAN Control
GPS
Enabled
Disabled
GPS Control
BlueTooth
Enabled
Disabled
BlueTooth Control
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Boot Menu
Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
Boot priority order:
1: USB HDD:
2: USB CDROM:
3: USB KEY:
4: IDE HDD: (Auto)
5: CD:
6: PCI BEV:
7:
8:
Excluded from boot order:
: USB FDC:
: USB ZIP:
: USB LS120:
: PCI SCSI:
: Other USB:
: PCI:
: Legacy Network Card
Item Specific Help
Keys used to view or
configure devices:
Up and Down arrows select
a device.
<+> and <–> moves the
device up or down.
<f> and <r> specifies the
device fixed or removable.
<x> exclude or include the
device to boot.
<Shift + 1> enables or
disables a device.
<1 – 4> Loads default boot
sequence.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
The system will try to boot from device on top then the 2nd and so on. If there is
more than one device in each category, only the device on top of sub-menu
can boot up.
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Exit Menu
Phoenix SecureCore (tm) Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Security
Boot
Exit
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Item Specific Help
Exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Exit Menu Selections
You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu.
Feature
Options
Description
Exit Saving
Changes
Exit System Setup and save your
changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding
Changes
Exit utility without saving Setup data
to CMOS.
Load Setup
Defaults
Load default values for all SETUP
items.
Discard
Changes
Load previous values from CMOS for
all SETUP items.
Save Changes
Save Setup Data to CMOS
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Drivers and Applications
Chapter Five - Drivers and Applications
Chipset Driver
Windows 7/Ultimate 64-bit:
Run "Setup.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\Win7(64bit)\Chipset\infinst_autol", and then follow the
instructions to install.
Windows XP/SP3:
Chipset: Run "infinst_autol.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\WinXP(32bit)\Chipset", and then follow the instructions
to install.
VGA
Windows 7/Ultimate 64-bit:
Run "Setup.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\Win7(64bit)\VGA\Win7Vista_64_151716", and then
follow the instructions to install.
Windows XP/SP3:
Run "winxp_14428.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\WinXP(32bit)\VGA", and then follow the instructions to
install.
Audio
Windows 7/Ultimate 64-bit:
Run "Setup.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\Win7(64bit)\Audio\Vista_Win7_R260", and then follow
the instructions to install.
Windows XP/SP3:
Run "WDM_R253.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\WinXP(32bit)\Audio", and then follow the instructions
to install.
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Touch Screen (Optional)
Windows 7/Ultimate 64-bit:
a. If the touch screen controller is in the optional COM4, it may be configured
as touch screen and doesn't need BIOS setup.
b. BIOS setting: Set "TTL1" for COM1 mode in Phoenix BIOS Setup
Advanced\SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION.
c. Then cancel the prompt of installation wizard to run "setup.exe" in the
directory of "RF9-RK9-RT9 \ Drivers\ Win7 (64bit) \ DP9000_DP6300\
PenMount Windows Universal Driver V2.2.0.283
(Win7_32_64bit_WHQL)", and then follow the instructions to install.
Windows XP/SP3:
a. If the touch screen controller is in the optional COM4, it may be configured
as touch screen and doesn't need BIOS setup.
b. BIOS setting: Set "TTL1" for COM1 mode in Phoenix BIOS Setup
Advanced\SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION.
c. Then cancel the prompt of installation wizard to run "setup.exe" in the
directory of "RF9-RK9-RT9 \ Drivers \ WinXP (32bit) \ Touchscreen \
PenMount Universal Driver v2.2.0.283" then follow the instructions to
install.
Gigabit LAN (Optional)
Windows 7/Ultimate 64-bit:
Run "setup.exe" in the directory of "RF9-RK9-RT9 \ Drivers\ Win7 (64bit) \
PCIe_1G Lan \ Install_Win7_7046_07202011", and then follow the instructions
to install.
Windows XP/SP3:
Run "setup.exe" in the directory of "RF9-RK9-RT9 \ Drivers \ WinXP (32bit) \
PCIe_1G LAN \ PCIE_Install_5788_07202011", and then follow the
instructions to install.
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Modem (Optional)
Windows 7/Ultimate 64-bit:
The Windows 7/ Ultimate 64-bit will automatically install the driver.
Windows XP/SP3:
Run "setup.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\WinXP(32bit)\MDC\MA560-6\XP_2K\hda-v2172-w2kx
p-logod", and then follow the instructions to install.
Wireless Manager
Windows 7/Ultimate 64-bit:
Run "setup.exe" in the directory of "Utilities\Windows 7(64-bit)\9 Series
Wireless Manager 20110222", and then follow the instructions to install.
Windows XP/SP3:
Run "setup.exe" in the directory of "Utilities\Windows XP (32-bit)\9 Series
Wireless Manager 20110222", and then follow the instructions to install.
WLAN (Optional)
Windows 7/Ultimate 64-bit:
Run "iprodifx.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\Win7(64bit)\WLAN_5100\Intel", and then follow the
instructions to install.
Windows XP/SP3:
Run "ICS_Dx32.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\WinXP(32bit)\WLAN_5100\V13.4.0.0", and then follow
the instructions to install.
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Bluetooth (Optional)
Windows 7/Ultimate 64-bit:
First, enter into the "Wireless Manager" to turn on the Bluetooth device.
Run "setup.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\Win7(64bit)\BLU_BC4_V7.x\BlueSoleil
7.0.348.1\install", and then follow the instructions to install.
Windows XP/SP3:
First, enter into the "Wireless Manager" to turn on the Bluetooth device.
Run "setup.exe" in the directory of "RF9-RK9-RT9\ Drivers\ WinXP(32bit)\
BLU_BC4_V5.x\BlueSoleil 5.4.314.3\install", and then follow the instructions to
install.
GPS (Optional)
Windows 7/ Ultimate 64-bit:
First, enter into the "Wireless Manager" to turn on the GPS device.
Run "ublox_A4_U5_USB_drv3264win7.....exe" in the directory of
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\Win7(64bit)\GPS LEA-5H\v2.0.0.1", and then follow
the instructions to install.
Windows XP/SP3:
First, enter into the "Wireless Manager" to turn on the GPS device.
Run "ublox_A4_U5_USB_drv3264win7.....exe" in the directory of
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\Win7(64bit)\GPS LEA-5H\v2.0.0.1", and then follow
the instructions to install.
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WWAN (Optional)
Windows 7/ Ultimate 64-bit:
First, enter into the "Wireless Manager" to turn on the WWAN device three
times.
Then enter into the "Device Manager" to update driver of "HC25 MODEM,
HC25 NET, HC25 VCOM" three parts, then select "Browse my computer.....",
then select "Browse for driver..... and search for
"RF9-RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\Win7(64bit)\ hc25_2_64bit_drivers" then follow
the prompt to complete installation.
**: Then copy the "Conman" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\Win7(64bit)\ hc25_2_64bit_drivers" for connect to
internet.
Windows XP/SP3:
Run "Autorun.exe" in the directory of:
"RF9-RK9-RT9\Drivers\WinXP(32bit)\HSDPA_HC25\hc25_rev02050_conman
_install", and then follow the instructions to install.
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Specifications
Chapter Six - Specifications
CPU
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
CPU runs at multiple speeds depending on the CPU type and operating
system. Also, CPU speed switches automatically by detecting AC adapter/
battery operation and busy state.
Memory
System Memory: From 1GB to 8GB
Cache Memory: 6 MB
Graphic Memory: Shared system memory from 32M to 1695 MB
Chipset
North Bridge: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express chipset Cantiga (G) MCH
South Bridge: Intel® ICH9M-Enhanced
Display
Type: 17” (CCFL)
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Mode: WXGA+
Color: 18 bit, 256K colors
Brightness: 160~200 nits
Keyboard
Number of keys: 87 Keys (standard 87-key w/o backlight)
89 keys (optional rubber 89-key with backlight)
Key Travel: 2.8 mm (standard 87-key w/o backlight)
1.5 mm (optional rubber 89-key with backlight)
Touchpad
Type: Semiconductive type
Compatible: USB
Life time: Over 5,000,000 strokes lifetime
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Specifications
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Type: 2.5” (Removable)
Height: 9.5mm
Interface: SATA
Optical Disk Drive (ODD)
Type: 5.25” (Removable)
Height: 12.7mm
Interface: SATA
I/O Ports
PS/2 x1 (KB + mouse)
USB 2.0 x 3
IEEE1394 (Fire Wire) x 1
LAN RJ45 x 1
Optional: Modem Jack RJ11 x 1
PC Card Type I/II x 1; Express Card (PCI-e) x 1
Optional: PC Card Type I/II x 2
Audio x 3
Serial Port DB9 x 2 (COM1/2)
Serial Port DB9 x 2 (Optional: COM3/4)
Printer Port x 1
Docking Port x 1 (Optional: Military type)
RGB Port x 1
DVI Port x 1
Optional: Military Connector Port X 2
AC Adapter
AC Input: 100 - 240 V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
DC Output: 19V
Maximum Power: 90 Watts Max. Output
Dimension: 130mm (W) x 60mm (D) x 34mm (H)
Weight: 430 g (0.9 lb.)
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Specifications
Battery
Primary Battery:
Type: 9 x 18650 cells Lithium Ion
Capacity: 10.8V 8700mAh
Dimension: 103 mm (W) x 73 mm (D) x 38 mm (H)
Weight: 435 g
2nd Battery (Optional):
Type: 9 x 18650 cells Lithium Ion
Capacity: 10.8V 8700mAh
Dimension: 137 mm (W) x 170 mm (D) x 22 mm (H)
Weight: 560 g
System Unit Dimensions and Weight
Width: 410 mm
Depth: 315.8 mm
Height: 70.8 mm
Weight: 5.89Kg (including ODD and Primary battery)
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Specifications
Materials and Recycling
Materials of the computer are as follows:
Cabinet: Aluminum Alloy ADC-12,
Magnesium Alloy AZ91D,
UL grade PC+ABS GE C6200 or TN-3813BW
Bracket: Aluminum 5052, Steel with Nickel Plating, or
Stainless Steel S304
Cushion pad: Silicon Rubber, TPE
PCB: FR-4, UL 94V0
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion, 9 Cells per Pack
Packing: Carton - Unbleached Paper
Cushion - Recyclable EPE
Carrying bag - Recyclable PE Fiber
Quick Guide - Recycled/Recyclable Paper
Please recycle the parts according to the local regulations.
Environmental
Temperature: -20 ~ +50ºC (-4 ~ +122ºF) operating
-40 ~ +70ºC (-40 ~ +158ºF) storage
Humidity: 5~95% Non-condensing operating
95% maximum storage
Altitude: 0 ~ 4,572 meters (0 ~ 15,000 feet) operating
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Optional Devices
Chapter Seven - Optional Devices
Memory Card
The memory card will expand your memory to facilitate better system
performance. 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB SO-DIMM DDR3 memory cards are
acceptable:
MXM II Graphic Card
Besides the standard graphic controller, an optional MXM II card is also
available to enhance the displaying ability of your notebook computer.
Vehicle Adapter
Input Voltage: 12~32V
Input Current: 9A max
Output Voltage: 19V
Output Current: 4A
Wiring: Cigarette lighter/ Truck battery
Application: Car or Truck installation
2nd Battery
Trade-off with ODD, a Lithium Ion rechargeable 2nd battery may install into the
ODD-compartment. It shares the same capacity of primary battery and smart
battery compliance.
The computer’s internal charger can detect 2nd battery and perform charging
accordingly.
2nd HDD
Trade-off with ODD, set as SATA primary slave drive
ODD
Removable ODD for disks playing
Compatible with VCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and etc.
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Optional Devices
LAN and Modem Card
10Mb/100Mb/1Gb LAN Card
56Kbps V.92 Modem Card
Wireless LAN Card
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN card
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® v2.1 + EDR system (Class 2)
Backward compatible with v1.1/1.2/2.0 devices.
WWAN
HSDPA/UMTS 3.5G
GPS
Ublox LEA-5H
KB Dust Cover
KB Dust Cover is available for standard Keyboard.
PC Card Cover
Besides the attached PC Card rubber cover, there is an optional cover with a
metal frame that can be fixed by using screws. The cover provides protection
from dust or water for cabled PC Cards. Users may seal the cable outlet after
installation.
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Built-in Vehicle Adapter
Converting power from car lighters or truck batteries to DC +19V, they are the
same output ratings as AC adapters. It can power the system and charge the
batteries simultaneously.
Surge Protector SP200
SP200 Surges Protector is designed for all equipment to directly connect with
the vehicle power system. Containing the reverse polarity protection and the
clamping of high voltage input, SP-200 Surges Protector is able to be against
high 100V at 50ms surges and spikes ± 250V at 100us.
Dual Battery Charger RT202D
This charger provides two bays for the Primary and Secondary Batteries
respectively. It accepts power from AC adapter or vehicle adapter and charged
batteries. It takes approximately 6 hours to fully charge both batteries.
COM 3/4 Card and Additional Serial Ports
Supporting RS232, TTL, RS422, and RS485 formats.
Military Connector/ Military Serial Connector
Military connectors x 2 are available.
37 pin MIL-DTL-38999 military serial connector, carrying max. 4 COM port
signals is available.
Caution:
Remove or disconnect the adapter when leaving the vehicle to avoid
battery exhaustion.
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Optional Devices
Trust Platform Module (TPM)
There is an optional Trust Platform Module (TPM) equipped with this notebook
computer for users to strengthen the security.
With TPM, users are able to encrypt the folders and files directly and make the
important file be more secure and be with an additional protection. In other
words, your TPM-encrypted files are basically protected with two layers. Even
if your TPM-encrypted files are hacked, the files can not to be read without
passwords and TPM chipset.
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Maintenance and Service
Chapter Eight - Maintenance and Service
Cleaning
ALWAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery
before cleaning.
The exterior of the system and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and
lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia,
non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe.
An air gun is recommended for cleaning water and dust. For salty water please
clean with fresh water then blow-dry with an air gun. Be sure not to turn the
computer upside-down while there is water being applied.
Troubleshooting
Should the computer fail to function properly, the troubleshooting steps below
may be followed.
Check AC/vehicle adapter, battery, and the power source.
Minimize the configuration, i.e. remove extra peripherals and devices.
Remove the modules one by one (HDD, ODD, Battery, etc.).
Remove the software suspected.
Set BIOS fail-safe default.
Re-install operating system and application software.
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Maintenance and Service
RMA Service
If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA.
Shipping instructions:
1. Remove any personal disks or other media.
2. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible.
3. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with
soft material (e.g. PU/PE form) then put the wrapped equipment into a
hard cardboard shipping box.
4. Include a sheet with the following information: (Note: Please keep a copy
of this sheet for your records)
Name
Address
Unit serial number
Place and date of purchase or the original invoice number
Date of failure
A DETAILED Description of the problems you have encountered
A list of the hardware/software configuration, if applicable.
5. Clearly mark the outside of the shipping box with the RMA #. If RMA # is
not present on the shipping box, receiving will be unable to identify it and it
might be returned.
6. Unless prior arrangements have been made, the customer is responsible
for all shipping costs. Unauthorized use of the company’s shipping
accounts is not permitted.
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