ECS G11 User Manual

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Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac­turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
FCC
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 the 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 the receiver
Connect the equipment onto 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
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern­ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Trademark Recognition
Windows® VISTA/7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.
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Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interfer­ence that may cause undesired operation
CE
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility according to 2004/108/EC.
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Safety Instructions
Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for informa­tion technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions.
Setting up your system
Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you oper­ate your system.
Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.
Set up the system on a stable surface.
Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation open­ings.
Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C.
If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its am­pere rating.
Attention during use
Do not step on the power cord or let anything rest on top of it.
Do not spill water or any other liquid on your system.
When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system.
If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has been spilled into the system.
The system does not function properly even if you follow the
operating instructions.
The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
The system performance changes
The warranty does not apply to products that have been disassembled by users.
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Safety cautions and warnings
Optical Drive Satety Information
CAUTION:
Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instructions.
WARNING:
Makeing adjustments or performing procedures other than those speci­fied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider.
Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
Product disposal notice
INPORTANT:
This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in munici­pal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)
CAUTION:
Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Product disposal notice
1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads or in an unstable position.
2. Do not use or expose this product around magnetic fields as mag­netic interference may affect the performance of the product.
3. Do not expose this product to high levels of direct sunlight, high­humidity or wet conditions.
4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impede the airflow in any way.
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the PC 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
1.1 Specfications..............................................................................1
1.2 Front view...................................................................................2
1.3 Left and right view of the computer.......................................3
1.4 Back view....................................................................................5
1.5 Connecting your computer......................................................8
Packing Contents...........................................................................10
Chapter 3
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Trouble Shooting 31
Start up problems during assembly............................................31
Solving Problems........................................................................31
Display Problems............................................................................31
Trouble shooting Audio Problems...................................................32
Maintenance and care tips.................................................................33
Chapter 2 11
Using BIOS 11
About the Setup Utility........................ ......................................... 11
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................11
Entering the Setup Utilities......................................................11
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.......................................12
Using BIOS......................................................................................12
BIOS Navigation Key.............................................................13
Main Menu.............................................................................13
Advanced Menu......................................................................14
Chipset Menu..........................................................................23
Boot Menu..............................................................................26
Security Menu........................................................................27
Save & Exit Menu...................................................................28
Updating the BIOS..................................................................30
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Chapter 1
Introducing the PC
Introduction
Thank you for choosing G11 of great performance and with stylish and flexible design. The G11 will give you an exciting PC experience for it allows you to choose your own favorite motherboard to install.
1.1 Specifications
L6 w/ MB:
-Sandy Bridge (LGA1155) up to 65W
-Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium CPU options at 65W
L5 w/o MB: depend on MB specification
Processor (Optional for L6 w/ motherboard)
Power, Brightness up/down, Display On/Off (depends on motherboard support)
Button
Support 2 x SO-DIMM DDR3 1333/1066 MHz, up to 8GB
Built-in 1.3M pixel webcam/MIC
2 x USB 2.0
2 x Audio jacks (Headphone out, MIC-IN)
1 x Multi card reader (SD/MMC/MS)
1 x DC-IN
1 x Audio Out
4 x USB 2.0
1 x HDMI Out
1 x Giga Lan
Memory (L6 w/ motherboard)
Webcam
I/O (Side)
Rear Panel
19v, 150w power adapter
Power
Display Panel
21.5” wide screen 16:9 HD LED Panel
(panel voltage 5v, back
light converter voltage 19v)
Max resolution 1920 x 1080
Optional Panel:
Resistive 10-finger multi-touch panel
Optical 2-finger touch panel Non-touch panel (Options may vary)
Support 1 x 3.5” HDD
Support 1 x SATA II Slim DVD Super-multi Tray type
Drive Bays
565(W) x 440(H) x 60(D) mm
Net Weight: 9.1Kg
Gross Weight: 11.5Kg
Dimension
Thin Mini-ITX form factor
Form Factor
1 x Mini PCIe (Half-card w/USB signal)
Expansion
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WARNING:
Do not thrust the speaker with your fingers or sharp-pointed things such as pens.
Webcam
The built-in webcam with the microphone can be used for picture taking, video recoding, online conferencing and any other interactive applications.
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone can be used for video chatting online.
LCD/LED Display
The 21.5-inch TFT LCD/LED display is with an optimal resolution of 1920X 1080.
Speakers
The built-in stereo speakers deliver high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.
1.2 Front view
Note:
ID design may vary.
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1. Power button
2. Brightness up
3. Brightness down
4. Display On/Off (Depend on motherboard support)
1.3 Left and right view of the computer
1.Power Button
Press the power button to turn the system on and off. The blue power LED is when you turn on the system; the blue power LED is off when you turn off the system.
2.Brightness up
Press this button to turn up the brightness of screen.
3.Brightness down
Press this button to turn down the brightness of screen.
4.Display On/Off (Depend on motherboard support)
Press the auto button to turn on or turn off the display.
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5.Optical Drive
Press the eject button to open the optical disk drive. The ODD LED is on when CD/ DVD is read from or written to the optical disk drive.
6. USB Ports
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is provided for attaching USB devices such as mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner, camera, PDA or other USB compatible devices.
7. Headphone Jack (Green)
This is a jack for headphone.
8. MIC Jack (Pink)
This is a jack for microphone.
9. Multi Card Reader
The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (SD High Capacity), MS (Memory Stick), MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) or MMC (Multi-Media Card) cards that usually used in devices like digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs. Contact the local dealer for further information and please be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice.
5. Optical drive
6. USB ports
7. Headphone Jack
8. MIC Jack
9. Multi Card reader
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1.4 Back view
Ventilator
The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator.
Attention:
Be sure not to block any air vent on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems.
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Computer stand
12°min. 30°max.
Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated between 12
o
and 30o from the vertical.
The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.
Attention:
1. The computer stand must remain installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability.
2. Make sure the angle of the computer is at least 12 degrees from the vertical; otherwise the computer will be unstable and could fall over.
To open the computer stand, do the following:
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