ASUS AB-V100 User Manual

DiGiMatrix

Digital Entertainment PC

(AB-V100)

User Handbook

E1468 Revised Edition V2

November 2003

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Table of contents

Table of contents ............................................................................ 3

Notices ........................................................................................... 6

Safety information .......................................................................... 7

About this handbook....................................................................... 8

System package contents ............................................................ 10

Chapter 1: System Introduction

1.1 Welcome! ............................................................................ 12

1.2 Front panel (external) .......................................................... 12

1.3 Front panel (internal) ........................................................... 14

1.4 Rear panel........................................................................... 16

1.5 LED panel............................................................................ 18

Chapter 2: Connections

2.1 Preparation.......................................................................... 20

2.2 Connecting cables............................................................... 20

2.2.1 Power adapter and cable ...................................... 20

2.2.2 Radio antenna....................................................... 21

2.2.3 Audio/Video cable ................................................. 21

2.2.4 Video out cable ..................................................... 21

2.2.5 HDTV cable........................................................... 22

2.2.6 Audio out cable ..................................................... 22

2.3 Connecting external devices ............................................... 23

Chapter 3: Using DiGiMatrix

3.1 Installing an operating system............................................. 26

3.2 Powering up ........................................................................ 26

3.3 Optical drive operation ........................................................ 26

3.3.1 Loading a disc ....................................................... 26

3.3.2 Ejecting a disc from the drive ................................ 28

3.3.3 Using the emergency eject pinhole ....................... 28

3.4 Using the 4-slot storage card reader ................................... 29

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Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Support CD information....................................................... 32

4.1.1 Running the support CD........................................ 32

4.1.2 Drivers menu......................................................... 33

4.1.3 Utilities menu......................................................... 34

4.1.4 ASUS contact information ..................................... 35

4.1.5 Other information .................................................. 35

4.2 Software information ........................................................... 36

4.2.1 ASUS Update........................................................ 36

4.2.2 ASUS PC Probe.................................................... 38

4.2.3 Multi-channel audio feature................................... 42

4.2.4 Music Wizard......................................................... 45

4.3 Audio DJ.............................................................................. 48

4.3.1 Selecting an audio source..................................... 49

4.3.2 Playing MP3 files from the hard disk drive ............ 49

4.3.3 Playing an audio CD/DVD..................................... 49

4.3.4 Tuning into an FM radio station............................. 50

4.3.5 Presetting a station ............................................... 51

4.3.6 Adjusting the volume............................................. 51

4.4 ASUS Home Theater........................................................... 51

4.4.1 Installing ASUS Home Theater ............................. 51

4.4.2 Using ASUS Home Theater .................................. 53

4.4.3 Entertainment modes ............................................ 55

4.5 ASUS Wireless LAN adapter............................................... 64

4.5.1 Installing the WLAN Card utilities and driver......... 65

4.5.2 Setting the Windows® XP wireless options .......... 65

4.5.3 Other support CD options ..................................... 65

4.5.4 Setup Wizard......................................................... 66

4.5.5 The Control Center utility ...................................... 79

4.5.6 Configuring the wireless LAN adapter by Wireless

Settings utility......................................................... 89

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Appendix

A.1 Subsystem............................................................................. 2

A.1.1 Front and rear panel features.................................. 2

A.1.2 Removing the top cover .......................................... 3

A.1.3 Installing a hard disk drive....................................... 3

A.1.4 Connecting the Subsystem to DiGiMatrix ............... 4

A.2 DiGiMatrix remote controller.................................................. 5

A.2.1 Specifications .......................................................... 5

A.2.2 Remote control layout ............................................. 5

A.2.3 Remote control functions in Audio DJ ..................... 6

A.2.4 Remote control functions in Home Theater............. 7

A.3 Optical drive technical specifications..................................... 9

A.4 Wireless LAN adapter channels .......................................... 10

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to 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.

WARNING!

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturerís instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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About this handbook

Audience

This handbook provides general information about the ASUS DiGiMatrix system and is intended for users with general knowledge of personal computers.

How this handbook is organized

This handbook contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System Introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Connections

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect devices and accessories to the DiGiMatrix system.

3. Chapter 3: Using DiGiMatrix

This chapter provides information on powering up the DiGiMatrix system and using the optical drive and storage card reader.

4. Chapter 4: Software support

This chapter helps you install the drivers and utilities from the support CD.

5. Appendix

The Appendix provides information on the DiGiMatrix Subsystem, remote controller, optical drive technical specifications, and IEEE

802.11b channels for the wireless LAN adapter.

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Conventions used in this handbook

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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System package contents

Check your ASUS DiGiMatrix package for the following items.

1. ASUS DiGiMatrix Digital Entertainment System with:

• ASUS P4SQ motherboard

• Intel

• 80GB or 160 GB 7200RPM IDE hard disk drive

• 256MB PC2700 DDR DIMM

• DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo or DVD-ROM drive

• 7-in-1 storage card reader

2. Cables

• Universal power adapter and cable (100V-240V)

• HDTV cable

• Audio/video cable

• Video out cable

• Audio out cable

Pentium® 4 (2.4GHz) or Celeron (2.0GHz) processor

3. Accessories

• Radio antenna

• Remote controller

4. DiGiMatrix support CD

5. User Handbook

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

Component specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS DiGiMatrix. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS DiGiMatrix! The ASUS DiGiMatrix is a smart personal computer and a versatile home

entertainment system in one. Powered by the ASUS P4SQ motherboard, DiGiMatrix delivers the cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia entertainment needs. DiGiMatrix comes with an Intel Pentium® 4 (2.4GHz)/Celeron (2.0GHz) processor, 256MB PC2700 system memory and 80GB/160GB IDE hard disk drive to give you a dependable PC platform. The DiGiMatrix also comes with a slim optical drive, 4-slot storage card reader, and 6-channel digital audio in a compact and stylish casing.

Providing the best connectivity for external devices and peripherals are eight (8) USB 2.0 ports, fast Ethernet and Gigabit LAN ports, IEEE 1394 port, and S/PDIF interface. The DiGiMatrix includes a TV/FM tuner and an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless network adapter to support your wireless networking needs.

The DiGiMatrix features the most silent multimedia system to give you pure acoustic enjoyment. With the ASUS DiGiMatrix, you don’t need anything else!

1.2 Front panel (external)

The DiGiMatrix front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system LEDs and LED panel.

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1. Power LED. When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON.

2. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written

to the hard disk drive.

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3. Card LED. This LED lights up when data is being read from or written

to a storage card inserted in any of the card reader slots.

4. LED panel. The LED panel displays the audio medium (HD/CD/FM), radio frequency, player status ( / ), real time clock, track number and time, and CPU temperature. See page 18 for details.

5. System power button. Press this button to turn the system on and enter the DiGiMatrix operating system.

6. System volume dial. Turn this dial clockwise to increase the system volume or counterclockwise to decrease the system volume. In Audio DJ mode, press the system volume dial to mute sound.

7. Remote sensor. This sensor receives signals from the DiGiMatrix remote controller. See page A-5 for details on the remote controller.

8. Audio DJ power button. Press this button to turn on the DiGiMatrix Audio DJ. The Audio DJ feature allows you to play CD/DVD audio tracks and MP3 files on your hard disk drive, or tune into an FM radio station without entering the DiGiMatrix operating system. See page 48 for details.

The following front panel buttons are activated only when DiGiMatrix is in

Audio DJ mode.

9. PLAY/PAUSE button. Press this button to perform various functions in

different modes. In CD mode, plays the first track of the audio CD/DVD in the optical

drive. When playing an audio track, pauses the track being played. In Hard Disk (HD) mode, plays the first MP3 file of a selected playlist.

When playing an audio track/file, pauses the track/file being played. In Radio mode, scans the available FM stations.

10. STOP button. Press this button to perform various functions in different modes.

In CD/HD mode, (pressed once) stops the audio track/file being played, or (pressed twice) sets the Audio DJ in Playlist mode.

In Radio mode, sets the Audio DJ in Playlist mode.

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11. PREVIOUS button. Press this button to perform various functions in

different modes. In CD/HD mode, selects the previous audio track/file.

In Radio mode, selects the previous preset station. In Playlist mode, selects the previous available audio source.

12. NEXT button. Press this button to perform various functions in different modes.

In CD/HD mode, selects the next audio track/file. In Radio mode, selects the next preset station. In Playlist mode, selects the next available audio source.

1.3 Front panel (internal)

The optical drive, storage card slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the front panel door.

Flip down the front panel door to open. Refer to the illustration on the right.

You can not close the front panel door if a flash memory card is inserted into any of the card slots.

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13. CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ card slot. This slot is for a

CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card.

14. Memory Stick

/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a

Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.

15. DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo or DVD-ROM drive. This is a slim DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo or DVD-ROM drive.

16. Drive activity LED. This LED lights up when you place a disc on the drive tray, and turns off when you remove the disc. The LED flashes when data is being read from or written to the disc.

17. STOP/EJECT button. Press this button to eject the disc loading tray.

18. Emergency eject pinhole. The emergency eject pinhole allows you

to manually eject a disc when the STOP button does not work due to power failure or software problems. Insert the emergency eject pin or a paper clip into this hole to manually eject the tray and the disc.

19. SmartMedia

card slot. This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card.

20. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot. This slot is for a Secure

Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.

21. Optical S/PDIF port. This port connects your audio system for

5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.

22. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices.

23. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC devices.

24. Headphone port. This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug.

25. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

26. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

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1.4 Rear panel

The DiGiMatrix rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices.

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1. Radio antenna port. This port connects the FM antenna.

2. Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or

other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.

3. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

4. Microphone port. This Microphone (pink) port connects a microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround Speaker.

5. Cable TV connector. This connects a cable TV twist-on connector.

6. Video In port. This port connects a television or a video casette

recorder.

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7. Ethernet LAN port. This port allows connection to a Local Area

Network (LAN) through a network hub.

8. Gigabit LAN port. This port allows high speed connection to the Internet via a DSL or cable modem.

9. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

10. Secondary IDE connector. This interface connects the optional

DiGiMatrix subsystem. See page A-2.

11. DC IN socket. This socket connects the power adapter and plug.

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12. DC OUT socket. This socket connects the DC power cable that

supplies power to the optional DiGiMatrix Subsystem. See page A-4 for details.

13. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.

14. DVI port. This port connects a DVI-enabled flat screen or LCD

monitor using a DVI cable.

15. HDTV/TV port. This port connects a high-definition television (HDTV) or a regular TV set using the supplied HDTV, audio/video, or video out cable.

16. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

17. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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1.5 LED panel

The DiGiMatrix LED panel displays different system information depending on the system mode.

Time - The LED panel displays the system time in 24-hour format when DiGiMatrix is in soft-off or stand-by mode, S3 (Suspend-to-RAM), or S4 (Suspend-to-Disk) state. Enter the BIOS setup or the DiGiMatrix operating system to adjust the time.

CPU Temperature - The LED panel displays the CPU temperature when DiGiMatrix is in Windows

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The LED panel displays the playlist number when Audio DJ is set to HD mode. In play status, the LED panel displays the play icon, track number, and track duration.

In DVD/CD mode, the LED panel displays the audio mode. In play status, the LED panel displays the play icon, track number and track duration.

The LED panel displays the station preset number and station frequency when Audio DJ is in radio mode.

HD mode, standby/stopped status

HD CD

HD mode, play/paused status

HD CD

DVD/CD mode, standby/stopped status

HD CD FM

DVD/CD mode, play/paused status

HD CD FM

FM radio mode

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Refer to page 50 on how to preset a radio station.

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Chapter 2

Connections

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect devices and accessories to the DiGiMatrix system.

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2.1 Preparation

Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the devices that you plan to connect to the DiGiMatrix system.

2.2 Connecting cables

The DiGiMatrix package includes a universal power adapter (100V - 240V) and various other cables to connect devices such as television, video recorder, and audio system. The following sections describe how to connect these cables.

2.2.1 Power adapter and cable

The power adapter and cable lets you to use your DiGiMatrix anywhere you are regardless of the power voltage in your area.

To connect the power adapter and power cable:

1. Connect the power cable (female plug) to the power adapter.

2. Connect the other end of the power cable (male plug) to a power outlet.

3. Check the power adapter LED. The LED lights up to indicate that the power from the source is within the operating range.

4. Connect the DC IN power plug to the DiGiMatrix DC IN socket.

DC IN power plug

Power cable

Power LED

Use an outlet adapter if the power plug does not fit the power outlet in your area.

Power adapter

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2.2.2 Radio antenna

Connect the radio antenna plug to the DiGiMatrix antenna port.

Place the radio antenna at an elevated location to achieve better reception.

2.2.3 Audio/Video cable

This cable connects a video casette recorder (VCR). To connect the Audio/Video cable:

1. Connect the Audio/Video cable plug to the S-Video port.

2. Connect the Audio/Video cable S-Video output plug to the S-Video port of your video casette recorder. Connect the Audio/Video audio output plugs to the audio input ports of your video cassette recorder.

Radio antenna

VCR

2.2.4 Video out cable

The video out cable connects a television set with an S-Video feature. Insert one end of the video out cable to the HDTV port. Connect the other end to the S-Video port on your TV.

TV with S-Video

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2.2.5 HDTV cable

This cable connects a high-definition TV (HDTV). To connect a high-definition TV:

1. Insert the HDTV cable plug to the HDTV port.

2. Connect the HDTV cable red, green, and blue jacks to the HDTV RCA input ports.

You may also connect a regular TV set using the HDTV cable by connecting the blue jack to the video input port of the TV set. The TV set receives only video signals from the DiGiMatrix system.

2.2.6 Audio out cable

The audio out cable connects a 6-channel audio system.

To connect a 6-channel audio system:

HDTV

1. Insert the Line In, Line Out, and Mic plugs of the audio out cable to the audio I/O ports.

2. Insert the input/output jacks of the

audio out cable to the sound system input ports. Refer to the table below for the functions of the audio I/O ports in 2, 4, and 6-channel configurations.

Audio system

Audio ports function variation

Audio port Headphone/2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel

Light Blue Line In No function LFE Output*/Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Surround Surround

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Line OutLine In Mic

MicHeadphoneHDD ScannerCameraAudio Devices

Cable TV

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PS/2 Mouse

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VGA USB MouseDVI

PS/2 KB

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Chapter 3

Using DiGiMatrix

This chapter provides information on powering up the DiGiMatrix system and using the optical drive and storage card reader.

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3.1 Installing an operating system

The DiGiMatrix system supports Windows (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.

2000/XP operating systems

3.2 Powering up

DiGiMatrix has two power buttons located in the front panel. Press the system power button ( ) to enter the DiGiMatrix operating system (OS). Press the Audio DJ power button ( /AUDIO) to turn on the DiGiMatrix Audio DJ feature.

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3.3 Optical drive operation

3.3.1 Loading a disc

To load a disc:

1. Press the EJECT button of the optical drive.

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2. When the drive tray ejects, carefully pull it out.

Avoid touching the optical drive lens. This may damage the drive.

3. Place a CD/DVD on the drive tray.

Hold a CD/DVD by the edges. Avoid touching the disc surface.

4. With one hand supporting the loading tray, push the CD/DVD hole into the drive spindle. The spindle clips snap into the hole indicating that the disc is in place.

5. Push the drive tray until it clicks in place.

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3.3.2 Ejecting a disc from the drive

1. Press the EJECT button on the front of the drive to eject the tray.

2. With your thumb on the drive spindle, lift one side of the disc with your fingers until it is disengaged from the drive spindle.

3. Remove the disc from the drive tray.

4. Push the drive tray until it clicks in place.

3.3.3 Using the emergency eject pinhole

The emergency eject pinhole on the front panel of the drive allows you to manually eject the drive tray and remove a disc from the drive in case:

• the supply of power to the computer is cut due to electrical power outage, or

• the drive malfunctions.

Use the manual method only when the EJECT button does not work. Turn off your computer before manually ejecting the drive tray.

Follow these steps to eject the drive tray using the emergency pinhole.

1. Insert a paper clip or any pointed rod small enough to fit into the emergency eject pinhole. The drive tray ejects.

2. Carefully pull the drive tray out and remove the disc.

Do not force the tray open. Wait until the eject pin has dislodged the tray to avoid breaking the tray panel.

Refer to page A-9 for the optical drive technical specification.

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3.4 Using the 4-slot storage card reader

The DiGiMatrix front panel comes with a 4-slot storage card reader that supports the following storage cards.

• CompactFlash

• Microdrive™

• Secure Digital™

• MultimediaCard

• SmartMedia

• Memory Stick

• Memory Stick Pro™

Follow these instructions to access files from storage cards using the DiGiMatrix card reader.

1. Install the USB Card Reader Tool from the support CD. Refer to page 33 for details.

2. Select the appropriate slot for your storage card. Insert the storage card firmly into the slot.

3. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer. A green arrow anchored on a Removable Disk icon indicates that the slot is in use. An idle slot is indicated by a red square.

4. Double click on a Removable Disk icon.

5. Access files or images from your storage cards as you would open, copy, move or delete files or images from your hard disk or floppy disk.

Do not remove a memory card when the card activity LED is lit or blinking. This may result to data loss.

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Important note on the storage card reader

The storage card reader drivers are not included in the Recovery CD. If you recover your DiGiMatrix system using the Recovery CD, you must re-install the USB Card Reader Tool from the support CD before using the storage card reader.

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