Foxconn nT-425H User Manual

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NETBOX

User’s Manual

Trademark:

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Version:

User’s Manual V1.0 for NETBOX.

P/N: 3A2226300-000-G

Symbol description:

Caution : refers to important information that can help you to use NETBOX

better, and tells you how to avoid problems.

Warning: indicating a potential risk of hardware damage or physical injury may

exist.

WEEE:

The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household

waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could other-

wise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed

information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofce, your

household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased this product.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED

BY AN INCORRECT TYPE

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING

TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

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All images are for reference only, please refer to the physical product for specic features.

Safety Notice :

Before using this product, please read the below safety notice carefully,

this will help to extend the product’s lifecycle, and work normally.

■ When NETBOX is working, please make sure its ventilation system is

working.

■ The power adapter is dissipating heat during normal use, please be sure

not to cover it and keep it away from your body to prevent discomfort or

injury by heat exposure.

■ Please use the power adapter that comes with the product’s package,

wrong power adapter may damage your device.

■ Make sure all the peripherals are properly connected before using NET-

BOX.

■ This product should only be used in an environment with ambient tem-

peratures between 0◦C and 40◦C.

■ Always shut down the computer before installing or uninstalling the pe-

ripheral which does not support hot plug.

■ Disconnect all peripherals before servicing or disassembling this equip-

ment.

■ Please do not disassemble this product by yourself, any disassembly not

approved by the original manufacturer may result in malfunction, and void

warranty.

■ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type, please dis-

pose of used batteries according to the instructions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction of NETBOX

Product Overview .....................................................................................2

LED Indicator Introduction ........................................................................4

Chapter 2 Placement and connection of NETBOX

Placement of NETBOX

On the Desk .........................................................................................6

On the Display Back .............................................................................6

Connection of NETBOX

Connect the Antenna ............................................................................8

Connect the Monitor .............................................................................8

Connect the USB Devices ....................................................................8

Connect the Network Cable .................................................................9

Connect the Power Cord ......................................................................9

Chapter 3 Install Windows OS

Install Windows XP ................................................................................. 11

Install Windows 7 ...................................................................................15

Appendix - Display Features Notice .......................................................19

Chapter 4 FoxMC Introduction

First Boot ................................................................................................22

Desktop Overview ..................................................................................24

Recovery of FoxMC ................................................................................26

The NETBOX is a compact and easy to use desktop. It features all

the desktop capabilities but with a slim body design which enables

your to browse the internet in a relaxable and comfortable way.

This chapter introduces the following information:

■ Product Overview

■ LED Indicator Introduction

NETBOX features all the desktop capabilities but with a slim body design which enables you to

browse the internet in a relaxable and comfortable way.

1-1 Product Overview

1. Top View

(135mm)

5.3in

2. Front Side View

(24mm)

0.95in

(190mm)

7.5in

LLS_LED1 LLS_LED5

4 7

6 9

No. Name Description

1 Headphone Port Connects to a headphone

Microphone In and S/PDIF In

Port

Connects to a microphone or playback devices with optical connectors(3.5mm jack)

3 Multi-Function Card Reader Supports SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC memory cards

4 USB Ports Connect to USB devices

5 WLAN_LED Indicates Wireless connection states

6 LLS_LED Indicates different system states

7 HDD_LED Indicates hard disk states

8 Suspend Button with

Integrated LED Indicator

9 Power Button with

Integrated LED Indicator

Enter suspend mode in operating system Indicates suspend states

Turning the power on/off Indicates system states

3. Back Side View

3 5

No. Name Description

1 RF(Radio Frequency) Port Connects to antenna

2 USB Ports Connect to USB devices

3 Display Output Port(VGA) Connects to display device

4 HDMI Port Connects to HDMI audio and video

5 Network Port Standard RJ-45 network port

Line Out and S/PDIF Out Port

Connects to powered analog speakers or recording devices with optical connectors(3.5mm jack)

7 Power Input Port Connects to the power adapter

4. Bottom View

No. Name Description

1 Sheet Metal NETDVD(optional accessory) or Magnet-Metal-Feet can magnetize

them to seat rmly

There are four Magnet-Metal-Feet in the package. Just align them to the sheet metal

on the bottom, then they can magnetize the NETBOX easily. The feet can seat and

protect NETBOX when it is placed on the tabletop.

1-2 LED Indicator Introduction

Indication

Boot - Green

S0(Working Mode) - Green - - Off Off Off Off Off

S1(Power-Saving Mode) - Green Off - Off Off Off Off Off

S3(Standby Mode) [Press Suspend Button]

S4(Hibernation Mode)& S5(System Power Off Mode)

CPU

Initialization Error

DRAM Error - - - - -

BIOS Boot Block Fail - - - - - - -

BIOS Checksum Error - - - - - - - -

CMOS Cleared [Press Suspend Button for 4Sec.]

HDD R/W Data - - Red - - - - - -

Wireless Network Enable

Link to AP - - - Blue - - - - -

No Link to AP - - -

Data

Transmission

The LLS_LEDs status in this table only show BIOS error message.

Suspend_

Power_

HDD_

LED

Red

Blink

LED

Red

Blink

- Off - Off Off Off Off Off

- Off Off - Off Off Off Off Off

- - - -

Red,

Blink

- - -

- - - - - - -

WLAN_

LED

- - - - - -

Blink

(Once every 5Sec.)

Blink

(Indenite interval)

LLS_

LED1

LED2

Blue, Blink

- - - -

Blue, Blink

- - - - -

LLS_

LED3

LED4

- - -

Blue, Blink

LLS_

LED5

Blue, Blink

In this chapter, the placement and the connection of some neces-

sary peripherals will be introduced.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Placement of NETBOX

■ Connection of NETBOX

2-1 Placement of NETBOX

1. On the Desk

You can install your NETBOX in the mount directly.

If there is enough space on your desk, you can simply put your NETBOX with Magnet-Metal-

Feet on the tabletop.

2. On the Display Back

This is the best space-saving way.

2.1. Use four screws(M4X10mm) to fasten the bracket onto the display back.

To install this bracket, your display must follow VESA75/VESA100 standard. The two

groups of holes on your display have different space between, and they help you

easily fasten the bracket onto your display.

2.2. Fit the NETBOX into the bracket with power button locating at the top for easy touch.

2.3. After that, you can connect the antenna to your NETBOX.

Remove the antenna before lifting up the NETBOX straight to take it out.

2-2 Connection of NETBOX

1. Connect the Antenna

Connect the antenna to the RF port of the NETBOX. You can fold the antenna and rotate it in

different angle as you want.

2. Connect the Monitor

Connect a monitor to the NETBOX through VGA connector or HDMI connector.

3. Connect the USB Devices

Connect USB devices to the USB ports of the NETBOX, for example, mouse and keyboard.

4. Connect the Network Cable

Connect LAN cable to the RJ-45 port, with the other end connected to a hub or switch.

Hub

Switch

5. Connect the Power Cord

Connect the power adapter to the power input port of the NETBOX, and push the power button to start it.

Outlet

The power adapter is dissipating heat during normal use, please make sure not to

cover it and keep it away from your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat

exposure.

This chapter introduces the following information:

■ Install Windows XP

■ Install Windows 7

■ Appendix - Display Features Notice

Make sure you have these ready :

1. NETDVD. (It is an optional accessory. If there is no NETDVD in this package, you need other

purchase an external USB DVD-ROM drive.)

2. NETBOX driver CD. (In this package)

3. Windows XP Install CD/Windows 7 Install CD. (Other purchase)

Before we continue :

■ Your NETBOX power is off.

■

Connect the NETDVD or USB DVD-ROM drive.

3-1 Install Windows XP

1. Install Windows XP

1.1. Push power on button to turn on your computer, then press <Del> key to enter BIOS Setup.

1.2. Put the Windows XP Install CD into the NETDVD or USB DVD-ROM drive.

1.3. Select and go to the “Boot” menu, enter “Boot Device Priority”, set the “1st Boot Device” to

“USB: Optical DVD RW”, press <F10> key to save change and exit BIOS.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot

sequence from the

available devices.

1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

disabled in the corresponding type menu.

← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +/- Change Option

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Boot

[USB:Optical DVD RW]

[SATA:PM-WDC WD1600]

[USB:Generic- Multi]

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F1 General Help

1.4. The computer will reboot, and it will start installing Windows XP Operating System.

Windows XP Professional Setup

Welcome to Setup.

This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP to run on your computer.

● To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.

● To repair a Windows XP installation using

Recovery Console, press R.

1.5. Press <Enter> key to continue the installation.

1.6. Press <F8> key to accept the Licensing Agreement and continue.

1.7. Windows will display the hard disk partitions of your system. If previously there were other

systems (such as Linux) installed, you may need to press [D] key to delete them. When all

partitions are clean, setup will display the biggest size of your hard drive as depicted in step

1.8.

● To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.

ENTER=Continue R=Repair F3=Quit

Windows XP Professional Setup

The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer.

Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to select an item in the list.

● To set up on the selected item, press ENTER.

● To create a partition in the unpartitioned space, press C.

● To delete the selected partitions, press D.

152626 MB Disk 0 at Id 0 on bus 0 on atapi [MBR]

F: Partition1 [Unknown] 150868 MB < 150868 MB free>

G: Partition2 [Unknown] 1757 MB <1757 MB free>

Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.> Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.>

ENTER=Install C=Create Partition F3=Quit

1.8. In this biggest hard disk size screen, you can press [C] to create partitions as you wish,

assign them C:, D: or E: logical drive names.

Windows XP Professional Setup

The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer.

Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to select an item in the list.

● To set up Windows XP on the selected item, press ENTER.

● To create a partition in the unpartitioned space, press C.

● To delete the selected partitions, press D.

152626 MB Disk 0 at id 0 on bus 0 on atapi [MBR]

Unpartitioned space 152626 MB

Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.> Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.>

ENTER=Install C=Create Partition F3=Quit

1.9. In this example, we are creating a 50GB partition C: for the system. Press <Enter> to install

Windows. The Windows XP install processes will ask you to format your hard disk, then copy

les...etc. Follow the installation steps until the whole process is completed.

Windows XP Professional Setup

The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer.

Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to select an item in the list.

● To set up Windows XP on the selected item, press ENTER.

● To create a partition in the unpartitioned space, press C.

● To delete the selected partitions, press D.

152626 MB Disk 0 at id 0 on bus 0 on atapi [MBR]

C:Partition1 [NTFS] 49999 MB < 48568 MB free>

D: Partition2 [Unknown] 64464 MB < 64463 MB free>

Unpartitioned space 38163 MB

Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.> Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.>

ENTER=Install C=Create Partition F3=Quit

2. Install Drivers in Windows XP

2.1. When the Windows XP is completely installed, you have to install the necessary drivers before

using the NETBOX. Take out the Windows XP Install CD from the DVD-ROM drive, and

put the NETBOX driver CD inside.

2.2. Waiting for a few seconds, the main menu will be displayed, click “Driver” to enter the Driver

menu shown as below:

2.3. Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver"

to install it rst. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to install all the other drivers, or you

can click on each individual driver to install it manually.

2.4. After all the drivers are installed, you need to restart your NETBOX, then you can start using

it.

3-2 Install Windows 7

1. Install Windows 7

1.1. Push power button to turn on your computer, then press <Del> key to enter BIOS Setup.

1.2. Put the Windows 7 Install CD into the NETDVD or USB DVD-ROM drive.

1.3. Select and go to the “Boot” menu, enter “Boot Device Priority”, set the “1st Boot Device” to

“USB: Optical DVD RW”, press <F10> key to save change and exit BIOS.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot

sequence from the

available devices.

1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

disabled in the corresponding type menu.

← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +/- Change Option

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

1.4.

The computer will reboot, and it will start loading les for installing Windows 7 Operating

System.

1.5. After that, it will start Windows and come out a “Install Windows” dialog box to set the “Lan-

guage to install”, “Time and current format” and “ Keyboard or input method”. Click “Next” to

continue and click “Install now” button to start the setup.

1.6. When the license terms appear, select to accept and click “Next” to continue.

1.7.

It then asks you to select the installation type. Click “Custom (advanced)” to install a new copy of

Windows.

Boot

[USB:Optical DVD RW]

[SATA:PM-WDC WD1600]

[USB:Generic- Multi]

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F1 General Help

1.8. Later the setup will display the hard disk partitions of your system. If there were other

systems (such as Linux) installed previously, you need select them and click “Drive options

(advanced)” to delete them. When all partitions are clean, setup will display the biggest size

of your hard drive.

1.9. In this biggest hard disk size screen, you can click “New” button to create partitions as you

need. In this example, we will create a 70GB partition to install Windows, and click “Apply”.

To ensure that all Windows features work correctly, Windows might create an additional parti-

tions for system les, so you will see a system reserved partition. Select the 70GB partition

and click “Next” to continue.

1.10. From this step we start to install windows 7 into your hard disk, including copying Windows

les, expanding Windows les...etc. During the installation, your computer will restart several

times.

1.11. When the installation is completed, setup will prepare your compute for the rst use. Then

you can follow steps to select system settings, create an account, set a password...etc, until

the whole process is completed and enter

Windows 7 operating system

2. Install Drivers in Windows 7

2.1. When the Windows 7 is completely installed, you have to install the necessary drivers before

using the NETBOX. Take out the Windows 7 Install CD from the USB DVD-ROM drive, and

put the driver CD inside.

2.2. Waiting for a few seconds, the main menu will be displayed, click “Driver” to enter the Driver

menu shown as below:

2.3. Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver"

to install it rst. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to install all the other drivers, or you

can click on each individual driver to install it manually.

2.4. After all the drivers are installed, you need to restart your NETBOX, then you can start using

it.

Appendix - Display Features Notice

1. HDMI Resolution Setup in BIOS

You can set the HDMI Resolution in BIOS as below, there are four options:

Main Security Boot Exit

Advanced

Advance Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

ACPI Standby State

Legacy USB Support

Restore on AC Power Loss HDMI Resolution Selection Deep Sleep

► Onboard Device Configuration

← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +/- Change Option

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

may cause system to malfunction.

Auto: Default is 1280 x 720 pixels. 1280 x 720: Select 1280 x 720 pixels.

1360 x 768: Select 1360 x 768 pixels. 1024 x 768: Select 1024 x 768 pixels.

■ We strongly recommend that you set the resolution to 1360 x 768, 1280 x 720 or

1024 x 768 to get the best display performance.

■

The available highest resolution of HDMI device in OS is depend on the BIOS setup.

■

If the HDMI Resolution Selection is set to 1360 x 768 or 1024 x 768, when login OS,

there may be a mosaic line on the top of screen for some HDMI display device.

■ For the HDMI user, according to the performance of your HDMI display device,

the loading time of the boot logo during POST is different.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[S3 (STR)]

[Enabled]

Options

[Last State]

Auto

[Auto]

1360 x 768

[Enabled]

1280 x 720 1024 x 768

Select HDMI solution

F1 General Help

2. Display Instruction in OS(Windows XP/Vista/7)

2.1. In the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver, the VGA(D-sub) port is dened as “Monitor”,

and the HDMI port is dened as “Notebook”.

2.2. In Windows 7 system, the output sequence in the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver

and the OS display properties are nonmatched, the “Primary Device” match for “2”, and the

Secondary Device match for “1”.

2.3. For the VGA user, after installing VGA Driver, and rebooting into system, the VGA default

Operating Mode is "Intel(R) Dual Display Clone", and the "Screen resolution" is held to “1280

x 720”. If you want to adjust the screen resolution, please follow the steps below to select the

“Single Display” in "Operating Mode”.

Step 1. Double click the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon in the system tray.

Step 2. In the “Display Devices” tab, select “Single Display” from the “Operation Mode”

drop-down list. Then you can adjust the “Screen resolution” as you want.

Note: The highest resolution: VGA is 1920 x 1200, HDMI is 1360 x 768.

3. HD Video Play Notice

If you want to play HD videos, the .WMV, .MOV and .VOB formats are recommended.

FoxMC is a newly developed Linux Operating System. If it was

purchased and pre-installed by factory, the rst time you start

your computer, it will automatically launch "First Boot". This

chapter will guide you through the setup and introduce the desk-

top features and operation system recovery method.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ First Boot

■ Desktop Overview

■ Recovery of FoxMC

4-1 First Boot

For the rst time, when you start NETBOX with FoxMC, the computer will automatically launch "First

Boot". This section will guide you through the setup. Please follow the steps below to complete the

setup.

Browse the [Welcome] page and click “Forward” to

continue.

Select the language and click “Forward” to continue.

Select “Yes” and click “Forward”.

4. Set the Date and Time, then click “Finish” to complete the setup.

5. According to the prompt click “Next” to login.

4-2 Desktop Overview

FoxMC stands for Fox Media Center, it incorporates the functions of internet surng, entertainment,

ofce work, document management and various system settings on one desktop. With its dynamic

user interface, simple desktop style, wealth of application software, clear system management and

complete hardware support. FoxMC can easily meet the requirements of being the operation system

of your ofce computer, home entertainment center, gaming console, educational instrument and

mobile devices.

Desktop

The nine modules provide various

applications to meet the needs of

your work, life and entertainment.

Show the current

system date and time

Favorites

Shutdown

Help

In the FoxMC system, you can click left key to enter the menu, and click right key or press “ESC“

key to exit the menu. FoxMC includes the following modules:

(Note: For detailed description, please refer to the online help le by clicking the “Help” button. )

Videos: It allows you to manage your videos through it. It supports most of the formats of

videos, such as .rmvb, .mov, .rm, .mp4 etc.

Music: With this module, you can manage music according to your favorite.

Pictures: It allows you to browse pictures through the menu.

Firefox: Firefox is a web browser, click it to connect to internet and browse webs.

Ebooks: With it, you can read ebook. It supports the following format: .zip, .fb2, .tcr, .pdb, .epub,

.mobi etc.

Applications: It includes the following parts: internet, work, play, setting, my favorite. It basically

covers most applications used in your daily life.

Weather: It allows you to select the location which you want to display the weather. It can congure

up to three cities on the screen.

FileManager: It allows you to manage the les for the system.

Settings: In this module, you can congure the settings for the system according to your favorite,

such as adjust the parameters for videos, music and pictures, change the skin of ap

pearance, set the features of hardware and so on.

Favorites: When you add the videos, music and pictures to the favorites, you can open the les

by this icon.

Shutdown: Open the menu to choose the action to the system. When you click “Shutdown” icon in the

desktop, the shutdown menu will appear as below:

Hibernate Suspend Reboot

Show system information

Help: Click "Help" to open the online help le. It provides you with detailed and systemic introduction about FoxMC.

Panel: The panel auto hides in the default status. When the mouse moves to the bottom of the

desktop, the panel will appear as below.

Shutdown Open favorites

Eject/load drive

Network Status

Show Desktop

SCIM Input MethodVolume

4-3 Recovery of FoxMC

1. System Recovery from the DVD

1.1. Power on the computer, insert the system Installation DVD into the DVD driver. When the prompt

message appears on the screen, press “F11” to enter Boot Menu and

device. Computer will continue to boot up.

set DVD as the rst boot

1.2. When the following picture shows,

select "Install and make recovery partition", the system will

be installed and a recovery partition will be made. Select "Install system only", the system

will be installed without recovery partition, so recover system from hard disk is impossible.

Click "Next" to continue.

Whatever you select "Install and make recovery partition" or "Install system only",

the whole disk will both be formatted; So if you do not want to format the disk, please

select "Reboot" to stop the process.

1.3. A warning message will show as below. Click "Next" to continue.

1.4. It starts to format hard disk and install system.

1.5.

When the installation is complete, click "Reboot" to restart the system.

2. System Recovery from the Hard Disk

If FoxMC was purchased and pre-installed by factory, they should have created a recovery parti-

tion in the hard disk. Now we can use the hard disk to recover the system.

2.1. Start the system, during the screen prompt, press any key to enter Grub interface. The

picture will show as below:

2.2. Select "FoxMC recovery" item and press "Enter". A warning message will show as below:

2.3. Click "Next". System warns the root partition(hd0, 0) will be formatted.

2.4. Click "Next" to format partition(hd0,0) and recover system from hard disk. The picture will show as below:

2.5. When the installation is complete, click "Reboot" to restart the system.

Statement:

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.

Warning:

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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 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.

Caution:

Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF exposure warning:

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and

the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at

least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation

instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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