Tangent Vita User Manual

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Tangent VITA
All-in-One, Space-Saving,
Feature-Rich
VITA User’s Manual
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT
• 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: Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
TRADEMARKS
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Devices.
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All other brand names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners/companies.
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WARNING AND DISCLAIMER
This manual is designed to provide information about the product. Efforts have been made to make this manual as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. All the information is provided on an “as is” basis. The author and his corresponding publishing company shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this manual or from the use of the product that accompanies it.
Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer of the product will not be held responsible for technical or editorial omissions made herein, nor for the incidental or consequential damages resulting from its furnishing, performance, functionality or use. Subsequent changes to this manual will be incorporated into the next edition. We welcome any suggestion regarding this manual and product.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2005© Tangent. The information in this user manual is protected by copyright laws. No part of this manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written authorization from the copyright owners. All rights reserved.
Manual Version: 1.1 Release Date: Sep. 2005
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Important Safeguards
Safety Instructions
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructions should be read
before operating the system
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be heeded.
4. Follow Instructions — All operation and usage guide should be followed
5. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer; unapproved
attachments may cause hazards.
6. Place the system on an even and stable surface. Do not place it on an
unstable cart, stand, table, any rocky surfaces, and shaky or vibrating place. The system may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the system
7. Any mounting of the system should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer
8. Do not place the system on fabric cotton materials such as bed, sofa, rug,
blanket or similar surface.
9. Do not place the system in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is
provided.
10. Do not expose the system to moisture, water or rain.
11. Keep the system away from dirt, dust, water or other liquid.
12. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to
ensure reliable operation of the system, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not lean the system directly against the wall. Keep some space (min. 5 cm) between the wall and the system.
13. Do not push any object into the slot in the system cabinet. It could touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.
14. Keep the system and power supply away from direct sunlight or any source of
heat. Do not subject the system to temperatures below 0
o
40
C (104oF). Do not place the system near or over a radiator or heat source.
15. Keep the system away from magnetic interference such as high capacity
transformers, electric motors, television, and other strong magnetic objects.
16. Do not place the system on top of other electronic devices.
17. Do not place heavy objects on top of the system.
18. To protect the system against lightening storms or when unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug unit from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the system due to lightning and power-line surges.
o
C (32oF) or above
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Important Safeguards
19. Unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
20. Use power cord correctly. There are some important safety requirements.
The power cord is equipped with a 3-prong grounded plug. The third
prong is an important safety feature; do not defeat the safety purpose of the third grounded plug. If your outlet does not accommodate the plug, have a qualified electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the system safely.
Do not leave the power cord where people may walk on it or place heavy
objects on top of it.
Do not overload wall outlet and extension cords. Electric power overload
will cause fire or electric shock.
When unplugging the power cord, be sure to disconnect it by the plug
head, not by its wire.
Keep the power cord/adapter away from children.
Cleaning
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the system.
2. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
3. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Servicing
1. Do not attempt to service the system yourself. Opening covers or removing
components may ruin your warranty and expose you to dangerous voltage or other electric hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service— Unplug this system from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the system If the system has been exposed to rain or water If the system has been dropped or damaged The system does not work normally after you follow the operating
instructions
3. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
1-1 Product Specifications 1
1-2 Package Contents 2
II. Product Overview
2-1. Front View 3
2-2. Rear View 4
2-3. Right side View 5
2-4. Left side View 6
2-5. Bottom View 7
2-6. System Structure 9
2-7. Chassis 9
III. LCD Panel Monitor
3-1. LCD Panel Monitor Specifications 10
3-2. Activate the Monitor 10
3-3. Adjust the Monitor 11
3-3-1 Monitor Control Keys 11
3-3-2 Display Adjustment 11
IV. Troubleshooting 18
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I Introduction
1-1 Product Specifications
Tangent's newest all-in-one PC tucks away an entire computer inside the sleek, slim 17" display. The full feature-set is neatly packed inside the back panel of this all-in-one computer. Tilt angle gives ergonomic flexibility to your set-up. Power, reset, volume, DVD/CD-RW drive, USB, and 7-in-1 media reader are conveniently located on the side. Optional wireless keyboard & mouse, and WiFi eliminate tangled wires and unwanted clutter from your desktop. Add a TV-tuner and watch TV or listen to FM radio on your computer. Product specifications are as follows:
Mainboard Standard microATX mainboard
Processor/Memory See motherboard manual
LCD Display 17" SXGA TFT LCD Panel, 1280 pixel (H) x 1024 pixel (V)
Optical Drive Exchangeable slim optical drive (factory option only)
Hard Disk Drive 3.5” Hard Disk Drive, ATA or SATA
Expansion Slot See motherboard manual
Speaker 2 X 2.5W built-in speakers.
Power 220W Power Supply w/PFC. AC Input Voltage: 100 - 127V
~/5A 60 Hz; 200 - 240V ~/3A 50 Hz; Manual select switch
Input Devices Standard Microsoft compatible keyboard and mouse.
Physical Dimension 21.0” W x 16.14” H x 4.52” D
Weight Approximately 30 lb.
Tilt 15back and 3∘forward
Touch Panel Optional
Safety Regulations CE, FCC
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1-2 Package Contents
These pictures are for reference only, and may not reflect the exact contents of the package.
Note:
LCD PC
User’s
Manuals
Keyboard and Mouse
Power Cord
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II Product Overview
2-1 Front View
(1) LCD Display Panel
(2) Built-in Speaker
(3) LED Indicator
(4) Tilt Stand
(1) LCD Display Panel
Equipped with a 17 in. LCD, SXGA standard
(2) Built-in Speaker
Two 2.5W built-in speakers for stereo sound
(3) LED Status Indicators
Power Indicator: Indicates the system status. Blue lights up when the power is
ON.
HDD Indicator: Indicates the HDD status. Yellow lights up when the HDD is
working.
(4) Tilt Stand
The stand adjusts 15back and 3∘forward.
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II Product Overview
(1)
(2)
(3)
2-2 Rear View
Ventilation Openings
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
(1) Ventilation Openings
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the system, and to protect it from overheating.
(2) USB 2.0 Ports
The two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports can connect a wide variety of devices via the USB cable and each port is able to connect up to 128 devices via USB hubs. The two USB ports conform to USB 2.0 and plug-and-play standards.
(3) Drawable Sub-stand The drawable sub-stand can be pulled out to enforce the stability of the stand.
Drawable sub-stand
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II Product Overview
2-3 Right Side View
(1) Function Keys
(2) Card Reader
(1) Function Keys
1. Power Key:
Turns the system and LCD Panel on or off. This system uses a special one-button design. Press it to turn on the system and panel. Press momentarily again to turn off the system and panel.
2.
Resets the system in case it hangs.
Monitor Control Keys:
3.
4.
5.
6.
Up key:
Makes cursor move up the sequence in menu.
Down key:
Makes cursor move down the sequence in menu.
Enters main-menu and sub-menu.
Adjusts vertical position, phase, and horizontal position and pixel clock automatically.
Hardware Reset Key:
Menu key:
Auto key:
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II Product Overview
Note:
Please refer to Chapter III LCD Panel Monitor for more information on functional control.
(2) Card Reader
This card reader includes 1x USB port, 1x Compact Flash, 1x Memory Stick, 1x Smart Media, and 1x Secure Digital.
It supports USB Revision 2.0, Compact Flash I / II, IBM Micro drive, Smart media, Secure Digital, Mini SD, Multi Media Card, RS-MMC, Memory Stick, MS-Pro, MS-Duo, MS-Pro Duo.
2-4 Left Side View
(1) Optical Device Bay
(1) Optical Device Bay
This bay contains the DVD/CD-RW combo drive or DVD±R/RW drive (factory option only).
The optical drive is an internal, slim type. Standard IDE/ATAPI interface.
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(3)
2-5 Bottom View
(1) Voltage Switch
(1) Voltage Switch
The manual select switch needs to be adjusted based on different AC inputs. AC Input Voltage: 100 - 127V ~/5A 60 Hz; 200 - 240V ~/3A 50 Hz.
(2) Fan Grill
The fan grill is where hot air is expended. This airway must not be blocked or covered
(3) Power Socket
This is where the AC power cord connects to the system.
(4) Mainboard I/O Ports
Power Socket
(2) Fan Grill
(4) Mainboard I/O Ports
(5) VGA/SP Wire Hole
(6) Expansion Slot Covers
.
Note:
This mainboard I/O guide is for reference only and may not be an exact representation of the I/O configuration and layout of your system. Please refer to the motherboard manual for detailed information.
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II Product Overview
1. PS/2 Mouse Port
The green 6-pin mini DIN connector is to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
The purple 6-pin mini DIN connector is to connect a PS/2 Keyboard.
3. LAN Jack
The RJ-45 allows connection to Local Area Network (LAN). For transmission rate, see motherboard manual.
4. USB 2.0 Ports
The two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports can connect a wide variety of devices via the USB cable and each port is able to connect up to 128 devices via USB hubs. The two USB ports conform to USB 2.0 and plug-and-play standards.
5. Parallel Port
The 25-hole parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. It primarily
6. Serial Port
The 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices through a 9-pin serial (RS-232) cable.
7. Video Port
The VGA DB 15 Pin Connector is to connect a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
8. Midi / Joystick Port
The 16-pin game port is to connect a game pad or joystick.
9. Line-Out Jack
The Line-out jack is to connect headphones or external speakers. When using external speakers, please disable the internal built-in speakers.
10. Line-In Jack
The Line-in jack is to connect an external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices.
11. Mic-In jack
The Microphone input jack is to connect a microphone.
(5) VGA/SP Wire Hole
VGA and speaker cable come out of the chassis. VGA cable connects to the video port of the mainboard. Speaker cable connects to the Line-out jack of the mainboard.
connects to a parallel printer, scanner or other devices.
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II Product Overview
(1)
(2)
(3)
y
(6) Expansion Slot Covers
PCI riser card slot covers
2-6 System Structure
(1) Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive is 3.5” ATA or SATA.
(2) Mainboard
The mainboard is standard microATX form factor.
(3) Power Supply
Wattage: 220W max. Safety / EMC Complier: UL / CUL, CB, TUV safety approved AC Input Voltage: 100 - 127V ~/5A 60 Hz; 200 - 240V ~/3A 50 Hz; Manual select switch DC Output Voltage: +3.3V(17A), +5V(13A), +12V(16A), -5V(0.3A), -12V(0.3A),
+5Vsb (2.0A) * +3.3V & +5V Total Output 80W.
Dimension (W x L x H ): 5.91 x 3.23 x 2.28 in
Caution:
Check to ensure that power switch has been set to the correct power voltage before using. The incorrect voltage source may cause tremendous damage to the system and users.
2-7 Chassis
Durable, all-aluminum chassis, quick heat dissipation design Dimension: 21” W x 16.14” H x 4.52” D
Hard Disk Drive
Mainboard
Power Suppl
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III LCD Panel Monitor
3-1 LCD Panel Monitor Specifications
The LCD Panel is a 17” high-performance intelligent multi-scan TFT-LCD color monitor. It can display 16.2M color images at its native resolution of 1280 x 1024. The microprocessor-based design provides digital controls for precision, auto-synchronization and auto-sizing for convenience and user-programming capabilities for flexibility. The LCD panel specifications are listed below:
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Display Area (in) 13.3” H x 10.64” V x 17” D
Number of Pixels 1280(H) x 1024(V)
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.264(H) x 0.264(V) Color Pixel
Arrangement Display Mode Normally white, TN
Number of Colors 16.2M (6 Bit + FRC) Brightness(cd /) 300 cd / (Typ.) (Center point, Lamp current=7.0 mA)
Viewing Angle 140°(H) / 130°(V)
Contrast Ratio (Max) 400 : 1 (Typ)
Response Time (Total) 25ms Power Consumption
(VDD line + CCFL line) Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Electrical Interface LVDS , 2Ch
Total Module Power(W) 20.0 (Typ.)
Optimum Viewing Angle 6 o’clock
Module Size(in) 14.11” W x 11.67” H x 17” D
Module Weight(lb) 3.97
Backlight Unit CCFL, 4 tables, edge-light(top*2/bottom*2)
3-2 Activate the Monitor
Before starting the system, make sure to plug the VGA cable into to the video port of the mainboard to activate the monitor. Connect the speaker cable to the Line-out jack of the mainboard to activate the speakers.
RGB vertical stripe
25W (w/o Inverter, All black pattern)
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3-3 Adjust the Monitor
3-3-1 Monitor Control Keys on the right side of chassis
There are 6 keys for user to adjust the monitor including Down,
1.
Power Key: Turns the System and LCD Panel power on or off.
2.
Up key: Makes cursor move up the sequence in menu.
3.
Down key: Makes cursor move down the sequence in menu.
4.
5.
pixel clock automatically.
3-3-2 Display Adjustment
MAIN MENU
Press ” Menu” key to enter “MAIN MENU”. In the Main menu, the ON Screen Display (OSD) shows current horizontal and vertical frequency status. The Control functions include Brightness, Contrast, Auto Adjust, Display Adjust, Color Adjust, OSD, Audio Control, Recall, Save and Exit.
Menu and Auto. The descriptions of these keys are:
Menu key: Enters main-menu and sub-menu. Auto key: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and
Power, Up,
BRIGHTNESS: There are two ways to adjust the brightness of display. Adjust
the brightness or backlight level of the panel.
In the main menu, choose “BRIGHTNESS”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the
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sub-menu. Choose “BRIGHTNESS” and press “ Menu” key again to show the level. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the brightness level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (100) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
In the main menu, choose “BRIGHTNESS”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the sub-menu. Choose “Backlight” and press “ Menu” key again to show the level. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the backlight level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (100) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
CONTRAST: adjust the difference between the light and dark areas.
In the main menu, choose “CONTRAST”. Press “ Menu” key, then use “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the contrast level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (100) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
clock automatically.
AUTO ADJUST: adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel
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In the main menu, choose “AUTO ADJUST”. Press “ Menu” key, the system will adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. Exit automatically in 5 seconds.
DSPLAY ADJUST
H. (Horizontal) POSITION: adjusts the horizontal position of the display.
In the main menu, choose “DSPLAY ADJUST”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the sub-menu. Choose “H. POSITION” and press “ Menu” key again to show the position level. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the position level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (255) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
V. (Vertical) POSITION: adjusts the vertical position of the display.
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In the main menu, choose “DSPLAY ADJUST”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the sub-menu. Choose “V. POSITION” and press “ Menu” key again to show the position level. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the position level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (255) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
PIXEL CLOCK: adjusts the frequency of the pixel.
In the main menu, choose “DSPLAY ADJUST”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the sub-menu. Choose “PIXEL CLOCK” and press “ Menu” key again to show the frequency level. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the frequency level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (255) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
PHASE: adjusts the phase of pixel clock.
In the main menu, choose “DSPLAY ADJUST”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the sub-menu. Choose “PHASE” and press “ Menu” key again to show the phase level. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the phase level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (255) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
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SHARPNESS: adjusts the sharpness of the display.
In the main menu, choose “DSPLAY ADJUST”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the sub-menu. Choose “SHARPNESS” and press “ Menu” key again to show the sharpness level. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the sharpness level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (255) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
COLOR ADJUST: adjust color temperature and color scale.
In the main menu, choose “COLOR ADJUST”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the sub-menu and there are three color temperature and three colors can be chosen. Press “Up”/”Down” key to choose color temperature (Warm, Cool or Nature); press “Menu” key to save the choice and back to the main menu. The factory default value is Nature. Or press “Up”/”Down” key to choose color (Red, Green, Blue). Press “ Menu” key again in the sub-menu to show color level. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the color level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (100) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
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OSD: adjust On Screen Display (OSD) position. OSD H-POS means adjust
OSD horizontal position. OSD V-POS means adjust OSD vertical position.
In the main menu, choose “OSD”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the sub-menu; then press “Up”/”Down” to choose OSD horizontal or vertical position. Press “ Menu” key again in the sub-menu to show OSD position. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the position level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (255) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
AUDIO ADJUST: adjust speaker volume.
In the main menu, choose “AUDIO CONTROL”. Press “ Menu” key to enter the sub-menu Press “Up”/”Down” key to choose “Mute” or “ Volume”. If you choose “Mute”; press “ Menu” key to show ON or OFF. The factory default is OFF. If you choose ON, the speaker will be in mute mode. If you choose “Volume”, press “Menu” key to show the volume level. Press “Up”/”Down” key to adjust the volume level. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (100) to minimum (0). Press “Menu” key to save the adjustment and go back to the main menu. Choose “SAVE AND EXIT” to exit. Or wait about 20 seconds for auto exit.
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RECALL: takes you back to the present setting automatically.
In the main menu, choose “RECALL”. Press “ Menu” key, the system will automatically recall the present setting. Exit automatically in 5 seconds.
SAVE AND EXIT: Save adjustments and leave.
In the main menu, choose “SAVE AND EXIT”; press “ Menu” key, the system will save the adjustment and exit automatically in 2 seconds.
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IV Troubleshooting
When you encounter a problem, first try to go through the following recommendations. If the error continues, contact Tangent Technical Support.
1. Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed.
2. Check for incorrect or loose cable connections.
3. Be sure all device drivers are installed properly.
4. Verify BIOS Setup utility for correct setting. A faulty setting may cause the
system to misbehave.
5. Not all peripheral are plug-and-play capable. You need to restart the system
with these devices powered up and connected first.
6. Be sure to go to BIOS setup and load DEFAULT setting after any BIOS updates.
7. If external devices such as keyboard, mouse, USB camera, scanner, SCSI
card… do not work properly when connected to the system, consult the device manufacturer’s manual.
Q&A
Q:
LCD PC system won’t start.
A: Check if power cord is connected properly.
Q: The system starts, but there is no display.
A: 1. Make sure the VGA plug is connected properly to the Video port.
2. Check the LCD Panel settings and brightness.
3. Shutdown the PC, disconnect the power and check if the graphics card is correctly installed.
Q: Hard drive or Optical drive error
A: 1. Check drive configuration in BIOS.
2. Check drive jumper settings (master/slave).
3. Check that drive cables are properly connected.
4. Check that the correct drivers have been installed.
Q: No Speaker output
A: 1. Check if the audio cable is connected properly to the Line-out port.
2. Check if the monitor volume is set properly.
Note:
Please be aware that this is not a comprehensive support guide. For more detailed information please refer to the motherboard manual or contact Tangent Technical Support.
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