Viglen Omnino HS User Manual
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CE Marking
As we begin the 21st century, European standards are being harmonised across borders. If products comply
with the same standards in all European countries, product exporting and importing is made simple - paving our
way to a common market. If you buy a product with a 'CE' mark on it (shown below), on the box, in the manual,
or on the guarantee - it complies with the currently enforced directive(s).
Introduction to EMC
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) is the term used to describe certain issues with RF (Radio Frequency)
energy. Electrical items should be designed so they do not interfere with each other through RF emissions. E.g.
If you turn on your microwave, your television shouldn't display interference if both items are CE marked to the
EMC directive.
If emitted RF energy is not kept low, it can interfere with other electrical circuitry - E.g. Cars Automatic Braking
Systems have been known to activate by themselves while in a strong RF field. As this has obvious
repercussions ALL electrical products likely to cause RF related problems have to be 'CE' marked from 1st
January 1996 onwards.
If a product conforms to the EMC directive, not only should its RF emissions be very low, but its immunity to RF
energy (and other types) should be high. The apparatus has to resist many 'real world' phenomena such as
static shocks and mains voltage transients.
Viglen’s Environment laboratory
To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is
Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters.
We have made every effort to guarantee that each computer leaving our factory complies fully with the correct
standards. To ensure the computer system maintains compliance throughout its functional life, it is essential you
follow these guidelines.
Install the system according to Viglen’s instructions
If you open up your Viglen System:
Keep internal cabling in place as supplied.
Ensure the lid is tightly secured afterwards
Do not remove drive bay shields unless installing a 'CE' marked peripheral in its place
The clips or ‘bumps' around the lips of the case increase conductivity - do not remove or damage.
Do not remove any ferrite rings from the L.E.D cables.
Only use your Viglen computer with 'CE' marked peripherals
This system has been tested in accordance with European standards for use in residential and light industrial
areas-this specifies a 10 meter testing radius for emissions and immunity. If you do experience any adverse
affects that you think might be related to your computer, try moving it at least 10 meters away from the affected
item. If you still experience problems, contact Viglen’s Technical Support department who will put you straight
through to an EMC engineer - s/he will do everything possible to help. If modifications are made to your Viglen
computer system, it might breach EMC regulations. Viglen take no responsibility (with regards to EMC
characteristics) of equipment that has been tampered with or modified.
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Please note:
The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 95, MSDOS and OS/2 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. i386, i486, Xeon,
Pentium, Pentium Pro and MMX are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
JAC-UP, Contender, Dossier, Vig, Viglen, VigStor and Envy are trademarks of
Viglen Limited. Genie and Contender are registered trademarks of Viglen Limited.
Copyright and Patents
This manual and all accompanying software and documentation are copyrighted and
all rights reserved. This product, including software and documentation, may not, in
whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, translated or reduced to any electronic or
machine-readable form, without prior written consent except for copies retained by
the purchaser for backup.
© Copyright 2005 Viglen Limited
All Rights Reserved
OMNINO HS – User Guide Version 1.0
Printed in the United Kingdom
Liability
No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to
this documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. As a result the documentation is licensed as is, and you, the
licensee, are assuming the entire risk as to its quality and performance. The vendor
reserves the right to revise this operation manual and all accompanying software
and documentation and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify
any person or organisation of the revision or change.
In no event will the vendor be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, the
vendor shall not have liability for any hardware, software or data stored or used with
the product, including the costs of repairing, replacing or recovering such hardware,
software or data.
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Contents
1. Overview 6
Checklist 6
2. Setting up Your Omnino HS 7
Unpacking your Omnino HS 7 - 11
3. Safety Precautions 12
Precautions 12 - 14
4. General Description 15
Front Control Panel 15 - 16
The Real Time Clock 17
Floppy Disk Drives 17
Hard Disk Drives 18
CD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM Drives 18 – 19
Inserting/Removing CD’s 20
System Memory 20
I/O Ports and the Interface Panel 21 - 23
USB Ports 23
IEEE1394 Firewire 24
Serial ATA 25
AGP (Advanced Graphics Port) 26
5. Optional Features 28
Audio 28
Graphics Card 29 – 30
Modem 31
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6. Troubleshooting 32
What to do if your system doesn’t work 32 – 34
7. Glossary 38
Commonly used computer terms 35 – 39
8. Notes 40 – 43
9. Suggestions 44
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This manual describes the Omnino HS system. The motherboard is the most
important part of your computer; it contains all of the CPU, memory and graphics
circuitry that makes the Omnino HS work.
Checklist
Please check that the following items have been included with your Omnino HS. If
anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact Viglen.
In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included with your Omnino HS, as listed below:
• Main system unit
• AC power cord
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Microsoft
Windows 2000/XP licence sticker and manual(s)
If you have purchased any alternative or optional products along with your system,
they will be included with the package along with appropriate support documentation.
Congratulations on purchasing your Omnino HS system. This User Guide provides
you with the information required to set up and use your Personal Computer system.
It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying motherboard and peripheral
manuals.
Your Omnino HS is based on, and is compatible with; the IBM Personal Computer
and thus a vast range of software and add-on hardware products are available for
use.
The system comes preconfigured with either Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
Operating systems. More information can be found in the accompanying manuals.
There is a glossary at the end of this manual to explain unfamiliar computer jargon.
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2. Setting up your Omnino HS
Detailed in this chapter is comprehensive information on how to unbox, assemble
and use your Omnino HS system. The basic system consists of three main
components, the input devices (keyboard/mouse), output devices (monitor/
speakers) and the main system unit (also called the base unit). Examples are shown
below.
It is best if you give yourself a lot of space, and then unpack each box. It’s easier to
set-up the computer when everything is in front of you. Please follow these illustrated
instructions.
Step 1: Unpacking your Omnino HS
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There should be two boxes that form your Viglen PC - a ‘System Unit Box’ and
sometimes an ‘Accessories Box’. Carefully unpack these boxes, and remove the
contents.
Note: DO NOT rest the unit on its screen.
Please Note: It is important that you keep the packaging in case
you have to return the unit at a later date. The packaging has been
designed to give maximum protection to the system during
transportation. No other alternatives would give as much
protection. Viglen cannot be held responsible for any damage that
occurs during transport.
Step 2:
The unit can be lifted out and placed on your desk - depending on your personal
preferences. As long as there is easy access to an AC mains socket, position the
unit so that the rear is easily accessible. Place the Omnino HS, keyboard and mouse
on the desk to suit your requirements.
Step 3:
Connect the AC power supply cable to the back of the base unit.
Note: On the Omnino HS, there is no power outlet socket for Monitors. Due to
the monitor being built in there is no need to connect power to the monitor.
Omnino HS – Rear View
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Step 4:
Located underneath the rear of the base unit is an 'I/O Panel'. This is where you
connect the peripheral devices that come with your Omnino HS. If your system has
an ‘on-board’ sound card, the audio ports will be accessible. If these ports are
covered, your system either has an 'add-in' sound card - or no audio available.
Note: On certain models, the ports maybe arranged differently. ALWAYS
match the cables with the colours specified.
Omnino HS - Rear I/O Shield
Step 5:
Connect the Mouse to the GREEN PS2 socket, and the Keyboard to the PURPLE
PS2 socket. If you have a printer, plug the printer parallel cable into the PURPLE
parallel socket. If you have a USB printer then plug the USB cable into any of the
available USB ports.
Omnino HS – I/O Panel
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Step 6:
Plug the video signal cable into the BLUE VGA connector; this is located on the
Interface panel. Both options are shown below.
Omnino HS – I/O Panel
Step 7:
Your Omnino HS may have an audio card installed (optional). Connect the stereo
speaker cable to the socket labelled 'OUT' or marked with the following icon:
Or
Plug your microphone into the socket labelled 'MIC' or marked with the following
icon:
If your Omnino HS has an ‘on-board’ sound card, the audio ports will be located on
the ‘interface panel’. Connect the stereo speaker cable to the GREEN socket, and
plug your microphone into the PINK socket. Both options are shown below.
Omnino HS – I/O Panel
DO NOT switch on the Omnino HS until steps 1 to 7 have been completed.
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Step 8:
Plug the power cable into a standard mains socket, and switch on. Press the
monitor power button on the front of the case – a green or orange light should
appear under the button. Gently press the computer ON/OFF button, located on the
side of the system – as shown below.
You are now ready to explore the features of your new Omnino HS computer…
Enjoy!
NOTE: On most systems there is a ‘cold’ on/off switch on the back of the base
unit (next to the power socket). This switch physically disconnects the
computer from the power supply. If your Omnino HS is not switching on, try
checking that this switch is turned ‘on’.
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3. Safety Precautions
Electrical Safety Precautions
• Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect you from harm
and the Omnino HS from damage:
• Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the
room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an
electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
• Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
• Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or
installing main system components, such as the motherboard, memory modules
and the CD-ROM and floppy drives. When disconnecting power, you should first
power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power
cords of all the power supply units in the system.
• When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar
with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary.
• Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to
avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use extreme
caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
• Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed
as electrical insulators.
• The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
• Motherboard Battery: CAUTION
- There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities. On the Omnino
HS, the positive side should be facing up. This battery must be replaced only with
the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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General Safety Precautions
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
• Keep the area around the Omnino HS clean and free of clutter.
• Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been
removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.
• While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.
• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
• After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it
to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have
been made.
ESD Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralise this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralise this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags
until ready for use.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
• Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may
retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in
use.
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• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the
motherboard.
Operating Precautions
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the Omnino HS
is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the Omnino HS
system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
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