Avtek ZERO User Manual

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ZERO

User manual

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Warnings

Before working with the device, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference.

Placement

• Do not place the device on an unstable substrates, stands, tables and shelves.

• Do not expose to direct sunlight or other heat sources.

• Do not place the device near appliances generating a magnetic field.

• Do not place liquids near or on the device.

• Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.

• Do not place heavy objects on the device.

Power Supply

• Verify that the operating voltage of the device is compatible with the power source.

• Please disconnect the power supply if there is a possibility of wather storms.

• Please disconnect the power supply if no one will stay in the room, or if the device is not used for a long

time.

• Please protect the power cord from physical or mechanical damage.

• Please use the AC adapter that came with your set, do not modify or extend it.

• Make sure that the AC power source is grounded.

Temperature

• The optimum temperature for operation of the device is 0 - 40 ° C.

Humidity

• Do not expose the device to rain, drizzle or place it near water.

• Use in dry and cool place. The optimum humidity for the device's operation is 10 - 90%.

Ventilation

• Do not block ventilation openings.

Headphones

• Using headphones for a long time, in high-volume, may damage your hearing.

• Before using headphones, please lower the volume.

Notes on cleaning

• Air vents are located on the rear panel. Please do not expose them to water.

Power signs

• Highlighted power switch means that device is working.

Notes on maintenance

• The device can be maintained only by certified technicians.

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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in
countries with separate collection systems). This marking on the product, accessories or
literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset,
USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their
working life.

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or

their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for
environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of
the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes
for disposal.

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Table of contents

Avtek ZERO technical specification ................................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Avtek ZERO. ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Mounting on VESA bracket. .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Connecting Avtek ZERO................................................................................................................................................. 7

Server configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Minimum server specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Installation of the Microsoft Server 2016 operating system ........................................................................................ 9

Creating NIC Teaming. ................................................................................................................................................ 14

MultiPoint Services installation on Windows Server 2016. ........................................................................................ 17

Creating user accounts ................................................................................................................................................ 22

Avtek ZERO configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 24

Terminal assignment to server ................................................................................................................................... 24

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Avtek ZERO technical specification

Chipset

Terminal based on System on Chip SMSC UFX6000

Compatibility

Terminal compatible with Microsoft MultiPoint Server 2012/2016 and Userful Linux

Built-in video ports

VGA - 1x, HDMI - 1x

Supported resolutions

VGA – up to 1920x1080@60Hz;
HDMI – up to 1920x1080

Built-in ports

USB 2.0 - 4x, VGA - 1x, HDMI - 1x, mini jack 3,5mm (mic in) - 1x,
mini jack 3,5mm (speakers out) - 1x, RJ45 - 1x, power input

Network connection

10/100/1000 Mbps

Dimensions

105mm(W) x 105mm(D) x 35mm(H)

Case

Made of aluminium and plastic

Buttons/handling

Built-in Power On and RESET (factory defaults) buttons;
LED indicating the operation of the device

Weight

Avtek Zero weight - 300g; Gross weight - 700g

Power supply

Power supply 100-240V 50/60Hz AC, 5V 2A DC

Power consumption

around 3,5W

Cooling system

Passive cooling

Loudness

0dB (no moving parts generating noise)

Operating conditions

Temperature 0-40oC, humidity 10-90% (no condensation)

Installation

Dedicated bracket VESA 75mm x 75mm/100mm x 100mm

Safety

Kensington Lock

In package

Terminal Avtek ZERO, power supply, quick start guide, VESA bracket with screws

Certificates

CE, RoHS

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Connecting the Avtek ZERO.

Mounting on VESA bracket.

VESA bracket is included with Avtek ZERO package. The bracket allow to mount device on the back of monitor or
ceiling/wall bracket. To mount the bracket use included screws. The bracket is compatible with VESA 75mm x 75mm
and 100mm x 100mm standards.

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Connecting Avtek ZERO

Avtek ZERO has built-in ports thats allow to connect required peripherials needed to basic work with device. Connect
the device according to the instructions below:

1 – USB ports for keyboard and mouse,

2 – LAN Network RJ45 connector,

3 – VGA port for connecting LCD screen,

4 – HDMI port for connecting LCD screen (alternative for VGA port),

5 – Power supply connector,

6 – Power On switch,

7 – LED indicating the operation of the device,

8 – Speakers out, mini jack 3,5mm,

9 – Mic in, mini jack 3,5mm,

10 – Two additional USB ports (for example for connecting USB flash drive).

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7 8 9

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For basic work with Avtek ZERO device it is required to connect at least:

1. Dedicated do Avtek ZERO power supply (connector no. 5),

2. LAN network with working DHCP server (connector no. 2),

3. LCD screen or other display device (connector no. 3 or 4),

4. Input peripherials such as keyboard and mouse (USB connectors no. 1 or 10).

The Avtek ZERO terminal use built-in DHCP client to discover IP address from DHCP server working in LAN network.

The Avtek ZERO automatically discover native resolution of LCD screen or other display device connected to the
client and set up connection to the server using this resolution.

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Server configuration

Minimum server specifications

It is recommended that terminal services server meets minimal hardware requirements depending on user quantity.
It is suggested to provide at least a half of CPU thread and 1GB RAM per user. It i salso suggested to configure server
storage using RAID matrix and dual port network card.

To get sample server configuration please visit www.vidis.pl website.

Installation of the Microsoft Server 2016 operating system

To install Microsoft Server 2016 it is necessary to prepare CD/DVD disc or USB flash drive containing installation files.
Next, using prepared disc run installer choosing disc from server boot menu.

To run installation process press any key.

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After booting please select language, time and currency preferences and keyboard layout. Than press „Next”.

To start installation press „Install now”.

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Please select Windows Server Standard with Desktop Experience.

Next, please accept license terms.

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Next please select installation type. In most cases please choose „Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)” option.

Next step is to create partitions according to your requirements. Pressing the „Next” buton will start installation

process.

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After file copying and installing process, the server will reboot.

After reboot please set up Administrator password.

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Creating NIC Teaming.

In cases that server has multiple network interface cards, you can create NIC Team, what increase network
connections performance and stability. If server has only one network interface card please go to next step.

To create NIC Teaming please run „Server Manager”, then choose „Local server” page and „NIC Teaming: Disabled”
option.

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After opening the NIC Teaming window select „Tasks” button in „Teams” window part and next choose „New Team”

option.

It is needed to set up team name and choose interfaces that will be included in team. The additional team
configuration in most cases will be simillar as on the image below. In case of advanced configuration please refer
website https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server-docs/networking/technologies/nic-teaming/create-a-

new-nic-team .

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After creating the team please check that interfaces works properly. It is recommended to set up static IP address to
NIC Team interface.

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MultiPoint Services installation on Windows Server 2016.

Log in on Administrator account using set up password.

Run „Server Manager” and then select „Manage”/”Add roles and features”

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After checkicng the recommendations go to the next page of installer clicking „Next”.

Next select „Remote Desktop Services Installation” option.

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Next please select „MultiPoint Services” option and click „Next”.

Next please select server where you want to deploy MultiPoint service.

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To end deployment check the „Restart the destination server autoamtically if required” option and confirm clicking
„Deplyoy” button.

After installation process, the server will reboot automatically.

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In some cases after reboot you will see a configuration error screen caused by invalid video card driver installer on
the system. To solve the problem press any key to close message, log on using Administrator account and install
proper video card driver.

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Creating user accounts

It is required to create new user accounts for users working on Avtek ZERO clients. To create those accounts run
„MultiPoint Manager” and go to the „Users” page. Next, select the „Add user account” option.

It is required to set up user name, full name (optional) and user password.

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Select type of new user account. For users with restricted rights select „Standard user”, for users with Administrator
rights select „MultiPoint Dahsboard user” or „Administrative user”.

Finally, we receive confirmation of creating new user account.

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Avtek ZERO configuration

Terminal assignment to server

To assign Avtek ZERO to the server it is needed to install MultiPoint add-on and zero-client video driver. Download
the newest version of drivers from www.vidis.pl website (filename „Avtek_ZERO_Drivers.zip”).

Unpack the „Avtek_ZERO_Drivers.zip” file. The archive contains two files that must be installed. Next, please reboot
the server.

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After restarting the server, run „MultiPoint Manager” and go to the „Network Stations” page. In „Clients” table will

appear available Avtek ZERO terminals. Select zero-clients that you want to assign to the server and then select the

„Assign to this server” option.

After assigning terminals to server, they will appear on „Assigned Clients” list. „Connected” status means that device

is working properly.