CyberResearch MEPC 1200-004-X, MEPC 1220-080-X, MEPC 1226-004-X, MEPC 1222-004-X User Manual

Compact Mini PCs

MEPC Series

Fanless Mini PCs with LAN, USB,

VGA, Audio, and More; Factory­Installed Wireless LAN Upgrade

Optional

®

USER’S MANUAL

VER. 3.0C • JUN 2009

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CyberResearch®,Inc.

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CyberResearch® Compact Mini PCs MEPC Series

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All Rights Reserved.

June 13, 2009

The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice
in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent
a commitment on the part of CyberResearch, Inc.

In no event will CyberResearch, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability
to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of
such damages.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any
mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written
permission of CyberResearch, Inc.

Trademarks

“CyberResearch,” “MEPC Series,” and “MPCI WLANC,” are trademarks of
CyberResearch, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein are used for
identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

• NOTICE •

CyberResearch, Inc. does not authorize any CyberResearch product for
use in life support systems, medical equipment, and/or medical devices
without the written approval of the President of CyberResearch, Inc. Life
support devices and systems are devices or systems which are intended
for surgical implantation into the body, or to support or sustain life and
whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in injury.
Other medical equipment includes devices used for monitoring, data
acquisition, modification, or notification purposes in relation to life
support, life sustaining, or vital statistic recording. CyberResearch
products are not designed with the components required, are not subject
to the testing required, and are not submitted to the certification required
to ensure a level of reliability appropriate for the treatment and diagnosis of
humans.

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MEPC Series

Revision # Description Date of Issue

1.0 Initial Release July 2007

2.0C Revision August 25, 2008

3.0C

Added MPCI

WLANC option

June 13, 2009

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Safety Information

¾ Do not expose your computer to rain or moisture, in order to prevent shock and

fire hazard.

¾ Never install your computer in wet locations.
¾ Do not open the cabinet to avoid electrical shock. Refer to your nearest dealer for

qualified personnel servicing.

¾ Never touch un-insulated terminals or wire unless your power adaptor and display

monitor are disconnected.

¾ Locate your computer as close as possible to the socket outline for easy access

and to avoid force caused by entangling of your arms with surrounding cables
from the computer.

¾ When using MEPC Series, avoid using or installing the modem to the serial port

during a storm or a lightning.

¾ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the

leak.

¾ USB connectors are not supplied with Limited Power Sources.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR TO DISASSEMBLE THE

CHASSIS OF THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE CONTACT

CYBERRESEARCH, INC. FOR SERVICE

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Regulatory

FCC CLASS A NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense. Testing was done with shielded cables. Therefore, in
order to comply with the FCC regulations, you must use shielded cables with your
installation.

Warning

This product Complies with EN55022 Class A. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This
device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference - causing equipment
standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of European
Community Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and product safety respectively.

Attention

This product has been designed and certified to comply with certain regulatory
requirements pertaining to Information Technology Equipment. This product has not
been designed for use as a medical device. Without limitation of the foregoing, this
product is not intended and has not been certified for use in a hospital or clinical
environment to diagnose, treat, or monitor patients under medical supervision, and is not
intended and has not been certified to make physical or electrical contact with patients,
nor to transfer energy to or from patients and/or to detect such energy transfer to or from
patients.

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Table of Contents

Safety Information ..............................................................................................................v

Regulatory.......................................................................................................................... vi

FCC CLASS A NOTE ................................................................................................... vi

Warning.......................................................................................................................... vi

MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.................................... vi

Attention ........................................................................................................................ vi

1 Unpacking your MEPC............................................................................................... 1

1.1 Packing List for MEPC Series ............................................................................ 1

1.2 Check Before Use ............................................................................................... 1

2 Preface......................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Slim but Powerful Compact Mini PC ................................................................. 2

3 Overview..................................................................................................................... 3

3.1 MEPC Series Front Panel ................................................................................... 3

4 Specifications.............................................................................................................. 4

4.1 MEPC 1200-004-X ............................................................................................. 4

4.2 MEPC 1220-080-X ............................................................................................. 6

4.3 MEPC 1226-004-X ............................................................................................. 8

4.4 MEPC 1222-004-X ........................................................................................... 10

4.5 MPCI WLANC Factory-Installed Wireless LAN Option ................................ 12

5 Peripherials ............................................................................................................... 14

5.1 Connecting the Power Adaptor......................................................................... 14

5.2 Connecting the Monitor .................................................................................... 14

5.3 Connecting USB Devices ................................................................................. 15

5.4 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse............................................................... 16

5.5 BIOS ................................................................................................................. 17

5.5.1 Reconfiguring MEPC Series..................................................................... 17

5.6 MPCI WLANC Factory-Installed Wireless LAN Option ................................ 17

6 Computer Maintenance............................................................................................. 18

6.1 Storage .............................................................................................................. 18

7 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 19

7.1 Troubleshooting your MEPC Series Computer ................................................ 19

7.2 Rear Connectors MEPC 1200-004-X ............................................................... 20

7.3 Rear Connectors MEPC 1220-080-X ............................................................... 20

7.4 Rear Connectors on the MEPC 1222-004-X .................................................... 21

7.5 Rear Connectors on the MEPC 1226-004-X .................................................... 21

7.6 Pin Assignments................................................................................................ 22

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Table of Figures

Figure 1: Package Contents ................................................................................................ 1

Figure 2: Powerful Compact Mini PCs............................................................................... 2

Figure 3: MEPC Series Front Panel.................................................................................... 3

Figure 4: Power................................................................................................................. 14

Figure 5: VGA Connector................................................................................................. 14

Figure 6: USB Connector.................................................................................................. 15

Figure 7: Ethernet & Audio .............................................................................................. 15

Figure 8: PS2 Connectors ................................................................................................. 16

Figure 9: BIOS Interface................................................................................................... 17

Figure 10: Rear Connectors MEPC 1200-004-X.............................................................. 20

Figure 11: Rear Connectors MEPC 1220-080-X.............................................................. 20

Figure 12: Rear Connectors MEPC 1222-004-X.............................................................. 21

Figure 13: Rear Connectors MEPC 1226-004-X.............................................................. 21

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1 Unpacking your MEPC

Congratulations! You have just acquired the one of the smallest, most powerful compact
mini PCs in the world. Please check that the following items shipped with your device:

1.1 Packing List for MEPC Series

Item Description Quantity
1 MEPC Series x1
2 Max. 20-watts External Power Adaptor, Vin: 100~240VAC •

60/50Hz, 1.0A / Vout:: +5.0~5.25VDC @ 4A max. LPS
3 Driver CD for MEPC Series x1
4 User’s Manual x1

5. 173mm 5dB Antenna (included only on models with MPCI

WLANC factory-only wireless LAN upgrade)

Note: The accessories are subject to change without immediate notice.

x1

x1

1.2 Check Before Use

Note: Refer to Packing List above for descriptions.

1. MEPC Series 2. AC Power Adapter 3. Driver CD

4. User’s Manual 5. Wireless Antenna

Figure 1: Package Contents

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2 Preface

2.1 Slim but Powerful Compact Mini PC

Figure 2: Powerful Compact Mini PCs

CyberResearch, Inc. introduces an industrial classic in the computing industry, the MEPC
Series. A compact PC with Ethernet and / or optional wireless LAN connectivity helps
connect people via the Internet across the world. This portable device is handy for
travelers and service technicians who worked in and out of the office. For office desk
workers, the MEPC Series occupies very little space on a corner of the table, and it is so
convenient that you can lock it in your drawer after office hours.

The MEPC Series platform is ideal for thin client users; is handy, rugged, and robust. The
MEPC Series serves as an Internet Appliance that offers state-of-art design for
applications surrounding networking, computing, transaction and information transport.

CyberResearch, Inc recommends the MEPC Series for small business enterprises
utilizing them as a connection to a server to support a thin client framework. The MEPC
Series achieves multi-servers requirement to serve as firewall, mail-server, print server,
and many other single task application in the office. Furthermore, with the MEPC Series,
business executives can work at the office or a home; a student can work in the dormitory
and continue his work back at home.

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3 Overview

3.1 MEPC Series Front Panel

Power LED

The power LED illuminates when the
system is powered on.

HDD LED

The HDD LED flashes when the
system is working. Please do not turn
off the system when HDD is running.
(applies to models equipped with
hard drive).

Power Switch

Depress switch to turn on and turn off
the system

USB Port

For connection to devices with a USB
interface (keyboard, mouse, HDD,
CD-ROM, memory stick, etc…)

Figure 3: MEPC Series Front Panel

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4 Specifications

4.1 MEPC 1200-004-X

Chassis

Mounting Configuration Desktop / benchtop
Chassis Material Aluminum

Chassis Coating

Color

Keyboard Port Connectors
VESA Mounting None
Mounting Flanges

Chassis Details

Drive Bays

Drive Bay Details Includes 4GB SSD drive

Motherboard

Motherboard Type Embedded CPU board

Processor Type (CPU) Included VIA Esther
Number of Processors/CPU Sockets Single CPU
CPU Socket Type Soldered (embedded CPU)

Processor

Memory

System Details BIOS

On-Board Video

On-Board I/O

Audio

Processor Speed 1.2GHz
FSB Speed (processor/system)
Chipset Manufacturer VIA

Chipset VIA CX700M
System Memory Memory Sockets Embedded on Board
Memory Features Onboard 512MB DDR2

Brandname AMI

BIOS Chip Type Flash ROM
Video RAM
Video Chipset (GPU) Built into system chipset

Video Output
Signals

Resolution, max. 1920 x 1440 pixels
Video Output Connectors
I/O Controller VIA VT1211
On-Board LAN Ethernet Controller Type

Ethernet

USB Ports

Audio Support (on-board)

Analog

Channels 1 x 10/100Base-T

Ethernet Filter Config LAN

Connectors 1 x RJ-45

USB Ports,Total Qty 2

USB Connectors

Anodized
Painted - smooth

Black
Metallic

1xPS/2 (6-pin mini-DIN
female)

Removable wall/bench­mount flanges included

Industrial-grade metal
chassis with built-in heat
sink

400MHz
533MHz

Shared up to 64MB system
RAM

Analog VGA (standard for
CRT or flat-panel)

HD15 (standard VGA)
connector

Realtek RTL8100B
10/100Base-TX

2 standard female USB
sockets (Type A /
rectangular)

Stereo audio line/speaker

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