Workstation Computer RB14 Users Guide BC Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without any notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication. Any of the software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any software defects. Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer. Copyright 2020, MilDef Crete Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. I Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. RF exposure warming This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Regulatory Information/ Disclaimers Installation and use of this workstation must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the users authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. II Federal Communications Commission regulatory compliance 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. The device has been tested in accordance to FCC regulation Part 15 Subpart B, Subpart C, Subpart E and found the test results indeed meet the limitation of the relevant test standard(s) listed below:
FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B (15.109/15.107) FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart C (2019) FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart E (2019) Note:
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 to assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). III Important:
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by MilDef could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables must be used with this equipment. CE Declaration of Conformity The device is hereby confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EC) and Complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the RED 2014/53/EC Directive, if used for its intended use and that the following standards have been applied:
EN55032 Class B: 2015/A11:2020 EN55024 Class B: 2010/A1:2015 EN 62368-1 2014/ A11:2017 EN 300 328 V2.2.2 2019-07 EN 301 893 V2.1.1:2017-05 EN 303 413 V1.1.1:2017-06 EN 50332-2:2013 EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11) EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1 (2017-02) EN 301 489-19 V2.1.1 (2019-04) EN62311 2008 IV Power Conservation This workstation consumes less power compared to conventional consumer workstations. The power consumption may be further reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setup. It is recommended that the power saving features be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management features can conserve power without degrading system performance. Power Safety There are specific power requirements for your workstation:
Only use an approved AC adapter designed for this workstation. There is a 3-prong grounded plug for the AC adapter. The 3rd prong is an important mechanism for ensuring product safety. Please do not neglect the importance of this mechanism. If you are unable to access a compatible outlet, please hire a qualified electrician to install a compatible When unplugging the AC power cord, please make sure to disconnect the cord by pulling from the plug head instead of pulling from the wire to outlet for you. prevent wire damage. Make sure the power outlet and any other extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning the workstation, please make sure it is disconnected from any external power source. Warning Before any upgrade procedures, make sure the power is turned off, and all the cables are disconnected. Also, it is advisable to remove your battery to prevent your workstation from accidentally turning on. V Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this workstation. Using incompatible battery types may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the workstation. Do not remove the battery from the workstation while the workstation is powered on. Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the workstation is able to continuously work with a damaged battery, the circuit damage may occur and possibly cause fire. Always use the charger designed for this workstation to recharge the battery. Incorrect recharging may cause the battery to explode. Do not try to repair a battery by yourself. For battery service or replacement, please contact with your service representatives. Please dispose damaged battery promptly and carefully. Explosion or leakage may occur, if the battery is improperly handled or discarded. Notice:
For safety, charging will stop if the internal temperature of the battery is out of range (<0C; >50C). Please note that charging could have stopped before the ambient temperature reaching these boundaries because the internal temperature of the battery does not equal to the ambient temperature. Battery Disposal & Caution:
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its service life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Danger of explosion may possibly occur, if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or the equivalent battery recommended by the manufacturer. Discard the used battery according to the manufacturers instructions. VI Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or environmentally friendly. Please recycle the packing materials in accordance with local regulations at the end of the product's service life. Notice:
The equipment may contain insignificant amount of hazardous substances for health and environment below control level. To avoid spreading such substances into the eco system and to minimize the pressure on the natural environment, you are encouraged to reuse or recycle most of the materials in a safe way after an end of the product life. For more information on collection, reuse and recycle of materials, please consult local or regional waste administrations for more information. You can also contact your dealer for more information on the environmental details of the equipment. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. VII TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................ 8 CHAPTER ONE - GETTING STARTED...................................... 10 UNPACKING ............................................................................................... 10 QUICK OPERATION .................................................................................... 10 APPEARANCE OVERVIEW ............................................................................ 12 CHAPTER TWO - OPERATING INFORMATION ....................... 18 WORKPLACE .............................................................................................. 18 RUGGEDNESS ............................................................................................ 18 WORK WITH POWER BUTTON ...................................................................... 19 OPERATING SYSTEM .................................................................................. 20 BOOT UP AND POST .................................................................................. 20 SHUT DOWN ............................................................................................... 21 SLEEP/HIBERNATE ..................................................................................... 22 KEYBOARD ................................................................................................ 23 LED INDICATORS ....................................................................................... 24 MANAGING SOLID STATE DRIVE (SSD) ........................................................ 24 RTC ......................................................................................................... 25 SYSTEM MANAGER ..................................................................................... 26 SETTING WAKE ON LAN ............................................................................. 29 SMART CARD READER (OPTIONAL) .............................................................. 30 CHAPTER THREE - MANAGING POWER ................................. 31 AC ADAPTER ............................................................................................. 31 BATTERY ................................................................................................... 32 BATTERY RECALIBRATION ........................................................................... 34 POWER CONSERVATION ............................................................................. 36 SUPPORTING ACPI .................................................................................... 36 CHAPTER FOUR - BIOS SETUP ............................................... 38 MAIN MENU ............................................................................................... 38 ADVANCED MENU ....................................................................................... 39 CPU Configuration Sub-Menu ...................................................................... 40 PCH-FW Configuration Sub-Menu ............................................................... 41 Trusted Computing Sub-Menu ..................................................................... 41 RF Device Control Sub-Menu ....................................................................... 42 EC Thermal Control Sub-Menu .................................................................... 42 AC In Boot Control Sub-Menu ...................................................................... 43 USB Power Control Sub-Menu ..................................................................... 43 Battery Recalibration Sub-Menu .................................................................. 44 IT8786 Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu ................................................... 44 Intel BIOS Guard Technology Sub-Menu ................................................... 45 Network Stack Configuration Sub-Menu ..................................................... 45 CSM Configuration Sub-Menu ..................................................................... 46 Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection Sub-Menu ................................... 46 Intel Ethernet Connection (7) I219-LM Sub-Menu ................................... 47 CHIPSET MENU .......................................................................................... 48 PCH-IO Configuration Sub-Menu ................................................................. 48 SECURITY MENU ........................................................................................ 49 HDD Security Configuration Sub-Menu ....................................................... 49 Security Boot Sub-Menu .............................................................................. 51 BOOT MENU .............................................................................................. 52 SAVE & EXIT MENU .................................................................................... 53 CHAPTER FIVE - DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS ................... 54 CHAPTER SIX - SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 55 PLATFORM ................................................................................................. 55 PROCESSOR .............................................................................................. 55 CHIPSET .................................................................................................... 55 MEMORY ................................................................................................... 55 GRAPHICS ................................................................................................. 55 DISPLAY .................................................................................................... 55 STORAGE .................................................................................................. 56 KEYBOARD ................................................................................................ 56 TOUCHPAD ................................................................................................ 56 FAN .......................................................................................................... 56 I/O PORTS ................................................................................................. 57 POWER ..................................................................................................... 58 CASE ........................................................................................................ 58 ENVIRONMENTAL ........................................................................................ 58 CERTIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 59 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ........................................................................... 59 MATERIALS AND RECYCLING ....................................................................... 59 CHAPTER SEVEN - OPTIONAL DEVICES ................................ 60 GRAPHICS ................................................................................................. 60 COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................ 60 MEMORY CARD .......................................................................................... 60 TRUST PLATFORM MODULE (TPM2.0) ......................................................... 61 BVA & SURGE PROTECTOR MODULE .......................................................... 61 SMART CARD READER ................................................................................ 61 MULTI BATTERY CHARGER (MCRW) ........................................................... 62 COM 3/4 ADDITIONAL SERIAL PORTS .......................................................... 62 CHAPTER EIGHT - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE................. 63 CLEANING .................................................................................................. 63 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 63 RMA SERVICE ........................................................................................... 64 Getting Started Chapter One - Getting Started Unpacking The following components are along with your workstation. If there is any missing or damaged, please notify the dealer immediately. Workstation Unit AC Adapter AC Power Cord Utility DVD Quick Guide Handle Chapter One - 10 Getting Started Quick Operation Open the battery cover, insert the battery, and secure the battery cover by tightening the screw. Connect the AC adapter with the workstation and start charging the battery for at least 10 minutes. Turn ON the workstation by pressing the power switch. Primary Battery (Left Side) Secondary Battery (Right Side) Note:
operation. It is recommended to have the battery fully charged at the first time for the best battery performance. Drivers or applications installation may be necessary for further Chapter One - 11 Getting Started Appearance Overview Display and Base 1. Embedded Antennas (Optional): GPS, WiFi/ Bluetooth x 2 2. LED Indicators 3. Power Button (Black) 4. Touchpad 5. Left-click and Right-click Chapter One - 12 Getting Started Right View 1. 2nd Battery 2. Optional 3rd SATAIII SSD Optional 4th SATAIII SSD 3. USB 3.1 Gen. 2 x 2 4. Optional GLAN x1 5. GLAN x 1 Chapter One - 13 Getting Started 1. Microphone (Mini Jack) x 1 Audio output (Mini Jack) x 1 Line-in Jack (Mini Jack) x 1 2. USB 3.1 Gen. 2 x 1 3. USB 3.1 Gen. 2 x 1 (Fast Charging) 4. Standard 1st SATAIII SSD Optional 2nd SATAIII SSD 5. Battery Left View Chapter One - 14 Getting Started 1. DC-in Conn. (Military 2 pin) 2. Display Port x 1 3. VGA x 1 4. Serial DB9 x 2 (Default: COM1~2) 5. Optional Serial DB9 x 2 (Default: COM3~4) Rear View Chapter One - 15 Getting Started Front View 1 1. Optional Smart Card Reader Chapter One - 16 Bottom View Getting Started 1. 2nd FAN 2. 1st FAN 3. D/U Port Chapter One - 17 Operating Information Chapter Two - Operating Information Workplace A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Remember to avoid areas from:
Sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Extreme heat. Strong electromagnetic fields (near television set, motor rotation area, etc.). Dust or high humidity. If it is necessary to work in a hostile environment, please regularly maintain your workstation by cleaning dust, water, and etc. to keep it in an optimal condition. Ruggedness This workstation is designed with rugged features such as vibration, shock, dust, and rain/ water protection. However, it is still necessary to provide appropriate protection while operating in harsh environments. The workstation is also designed to withstand rainfall from top with mild wind blowing only. Please keep the keyboard facing up, i.e. normal operating direction, to maintain water resistance. NEVER immerse the unit in water, or spray water at an upside-down system. Doing so may cause permanent damage. All connectors could be corroded if being exposed to water or moisture. Corrosion is accelerated if the power is ON. Please take proper water-resistant measures for cable connections. The DC jack and cables are sealed and may be operated with water splashing while attached. All port covers should be in place when no cable is attached. Chapter Two - 18 Operating Information Work with Power Button The device is equipped with a heater kit to enable work under low temperature. The heater will heat up the LCD to the temperature for booting up the system. Also, the heater will constantly monitor LCD temperature. Once the temperature becomes lower, the heater will heat up again to maintain the temperature for operation. Note:
The device will boot up once you press the power button. When ambient temperature is under 5 C (the default setting for your workstation), the system may not boot up immediately. System will beep with Heater LED light flashing orange to indicate that the heater is in operation. After heating for 5 minutes, the system will be forced to boot up automatically. In emergency situations, you can skip the heating process by pressing and holding the power button for 9~11 seconds then release. The speaker will beep with a special sound to signify that the heating process has been skipped (Please note that not all devices are guaranteed to work properly Press the power button again during the heating process will shut down The following is a list of functions associated with your workstations power in this case). the computer. button:
1. Press and hold for 9 ~ 11 seconds:
The system will skip heating process and force boot up. 2. Press and hold for 5 ~ 8 seconds:
Enable/Disable the sound of Heater. 3. Press and hold for 4 seconds under OS:
Shut down the system. 4. Press the power button for functions including:
a. Power on the system. b. Force Shut Down. c. Sleep/Hibernate (Dependent on OS settings). Chapter Two - 19 Operating Information Operating System Your workstation is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit/
Windows Server Operating System. Please connect your workstation with an external USB-interface drive, such as a USB thumb drive, and start the OS installation. Boot Up and POST Boot up The workstation turns ON and loads the operating system (such as Windows) into the system memory. This start-up procedure is called boot up. The ROM BIOS Power on Self-Test (POST) Each time the workstation powers on, it automatically performs a self-test of its memory and hardware devices. Fan Self-Test If a fan malfunction is detected, the system will stop and show a message to notify the user. Its not a recommended choice, but users can still decide to continue by pressing any key with fan malfunction. If a fan malfunction is detected, your screen will show this information:
Version Copyright (C) American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Date: Ver.:
Press <F2> to enter setup, Press <F4> to select boot device
<<<FAN 2 malfunction, user right-hand side >>>
Press any key to continue. Note:
RB14 with nVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 MXM Card does not support multiple monitors before entering OS, so external monitor is unable to display in BIOS. Chapter Two - 20 Operating Information Shut down Directly click Shut down from your OS to turn OFF the power of your workstation. Before shutting down, please remember to save any unfinished works and close the applications to prevent your SSD from suffering possible data loss or damage. Shut down will turn OFF power of your workstation. If you want to start your workstation again, you need to turn it ON again by pressing the power button. Force Shut Down In the event that your workstation hangs or stops responding, you can perform a force shut down by pressing and holding the power button for 5 seconds. Please note that any unsaved work or data will be lost this way. Chapter Two - 21 Sleep directly clicking:
Hibernate Sleep/Hibernate Operating Information Under Sleep mode, the system will temporarily save your work into the workstations RAM. If you want to start your workstation again, please press the power button to resume. Under Windows 10, you can enter this mode by Move the cursor to the lower left or lower-left corner of the screen, and then click Settings => Click Power => Click Sleep. Under Hibernate mode, the system will save your work into SSD. If you want to start your workstation again, you need to press the power button. Under Windows, you can enter Hibernate mode by directly clicking:
Move the cursor to the lower left or lower-left corner of the screen, and then click Settings => Click Power => Click Hibernate. Chapter Two - 22 Operating Information Keyboard The keyboard is 83-Key full size with LED backlight. A sample layout is shown below. Function Key Combinations Key Description
[Fn] + [F3]
Decrease LCD brightness
[Fn] + [F4]
Increase LCD brightness
[Fn] + [F5]
Mute/Unmute
[Fn] + [F6]
Volume down
[Fn] + [F7]
Volume up
[Fn] + [F9]
Decrease keyboard Backlight brightness
[Fn] + [F10]
Increase keyboard Backlight brightness
[Fn] + [F12]
Touchpad ON/OFF Chapter Two - 23 Operating Information LED Indicators Your Workstation is designed with LED indicators to show workstation status. The description of LED indicators and colors are provided for your operational reference. LED Indicator Description Power/ S3 Indicator:
Green/ Flashing Green*
SSD/Heater Indicator:
Green/Orange Charger/ Battery Low Indicator:
Orange/ Flashing Orange
*When your workstation sleeps, the S3 indicator pulsates on and off slowly. Managing Solid State Drive (SSD) RB14 has 4 slots for 2.5 type/ 7mm height SATAIII SSD. One SSD was pre-installed as the standard configuration. You can have the additional SSD installed, up to four SSDs. SSD1 & SDD2 at Left side SSD3 & SDD4 at Right side Note:
You need to purchase the SSD bracket for the additional SSD. RB14 supports up to 4 SSDs, the boot order will be SSD1, SSD2, SSD3 and SSD4. Hence we recommend you put your Operating System SSD on the SSD slot 1. (It takes time for system to find the right one if you put the Operating System SSD at the other slot.) Chapter Two - 24 Operating Information For setting up the RAID, please use the Intel RST (Rapid Storage Technology) to lay your system foundation on RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 configurations. The are two boot modes to select, Legacy & UEFI. Please follow the steps to use RAID function:
In BIOS Set Up:
1. Insert the required number of SSDs for RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, respectively. 2. Power on the workstation, and press [F2] to enter BIOS. 3. Select Chipset => PCH-IO Configuration => SATA And RST Configuration => SATA Mode Selection => Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration =>Save Changes and Reset 4. Reset the workstation, and press [F2] to enter BIOS. 5. Sleet Advanced menu => Intel Rapid Storage Technology => Create 6. Now, you can setup RAID configuration following the on-screen instructions. Or, you can refer to the User Guide of Intel Rapid Storage Technology on RAID Volume the Intel official website. Note:
It is recommended to use the same brand/size SSD to configure the Please refer to the official User Guide from Intel website for the detailed RAID volume. setting information. RTC Battery backed up RTC (Real Time Clock/Calendar) is built in an on-board CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chip. The RTC keeps track of the time and date while the workstation is off. The CMOS chip also stores system setup information. Chapter Two - 25 Operating Information System Manager System Manager is an app which allows user to access information (System, battery), and set RF device, function keys easily. 1. System information:
2. Battery information:
Chapter Two - 26 3. RF Device control panel:
Operating Information 4. Function key control panel. Chapter Two - 27 Available Function Items List Operating Information None Open/ Execute a selected file Open URL in default browser Change display output Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Volume mute Launch on-screen keyboard Launch Windows Mobility Center Launch File Explorer Note:
System manager is a universal app so some pages may be different according to your system. For example, function key setting page will be unavailable for those devices without function key. Chapter Two - 28 Operating Information Setting Wake on LAN Wake-on-LAN (WoL) is an Ethernet or Token ring workstation networking standard that allows a workstation to be turned on or awakened by a network message. Follow instructions to set WoL. 1. Enter BIOS set up Advanced Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection NIC Configuration Set Wake on LAN enabled Save and Exit BIOS Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Link Speed [Auto Negotiated]
Wake on LAN [Enabled]
the port Specifies speed used the selected boot protocol. for
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/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit 2. Windows System Control panel System Device Manager Network adapters double click network adapters cards 3. Power Manager check Allow the workstation to turn off this device to save power and Allow this device to wake workstation 4. With MAC address of the target workstation, you can send Magic Packet to wake up your RB14 by suitable software. Chapter Two - 29 Operating Information Smart Card Reader (Optional) RB14 has a smart card slot, with an embedded microcontroller, smart cards have the unique ability to store large amounts of data, carry out their own on-card functions (e.g., encryption and mutual authentication), and interact intelligently with a smart card reader. To insert a smart card:
protective cover. 1. Locate the smart card slot on the front side of the workstation and open the 2. Plug the smart card, with its label and embedded chip facing up into the slot. 1. When a new card is seated, use the third-party smart card software to allow 1. Make sure that the third-party smart card software is not accessing the your workstation to read it. To remove a smart card:
smart card. 2. Pull the card out of the slot. 3. Close the cover. Chapter Two - 30 Managing Power Chapter Three - Managing Power AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions:
It powers the workstation from an external AC source. It charges the workstation battery. The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (100V or 240V) and adjusts accordingly. The following are recommended when using the AC adapter:
Use a properly grounded AC outlet. Use one AC outlet exclusively for the workstation. Having other appliances on the same line may cause interference. Connecting the AC adapter:
Plug the AC cord to the adapter. Plug the other end of the AC cord into the wall outlet. Make sure the green Attach the DC plug into the power jack of the workstation; and turn the LED on the adapter turns on. lock ring clockwise to secure it. Note:
To ensure system stability, please connect your workstation to an external power source when operating at -20 C ambient temperature. Chapter Three - 31 Managing Power Battery The power source will automatically switch to battery when the external power source (AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. When the battery is nearly exhausted, the workstation gives the following Windows battery low warning (when operating system is Windows). Battery Low Battery Low warnings:
The power LED flashes. Once the Battery Low warning occurs, please:
Save and close the files you are currently working on. Plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery. Charging the Battery There are two battery packs in the workstation; on the left side is the primary battery, and on the right side is the second. When the workstation is connected to AC adapter, the primary battery will be charged first, and then the second battery. When the workstation is powered by the battery, secondary will be discharged first, and then the primary one. Attach the AC adapter or vehicle adapter to charge battery, when the battery is full, battery will automatically stop charging. You could check if the battery is being charged by battery indicator LED, the LED is off when charging is finished. Charging Discharging
(with power adapter attached)
(without power adapter attached) Primary Battery
(Left) 2nd Battery
(Right) First priority Second priority Second priority First priority Optional Multi Battery Charger (MCRW) A Multi Battery Charger is designed for the battery of RB14, with this charger, you could charge two battery packs at one time. Chapter Three - 32 Managing Power Battery Gauge You may check battery status from battery gauge in Windows. Click the power/battery icon to reveal the battery gauge window. Battery Power Saving Tips extend the battery life by:
The workstation comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may Setup power saving functions in Operating System Power Management options (e.g. Windows Power Options). Lower the intensity of the display by brightness control. Use standby option when workstation is temporarily not in use. Shut down the workstation when it will not be for a long-time use. At a low battery condition, you must connect to the power adapter or swap the Replacing Battery battery to continue your task. Note:
Please make sure that all the files you just modified were all already saved before swapping the battery to prevent any accidental data loss. If the Primary battery is not drained out, you could just swap the Secondary battery without power adapter attached. Chapter Three - 33 Managing Power Battery Recalibration Battery recalibration allows a user to calibrate the GAUGE IC parameter of the battery pack. When the battery stays fully charged or in a low charge state for a long period of time, it causes the battery gauge to have some minor discrepancies. Therefore, users are recommended to carry out battery recalibration to correctly calibrate the battery GAUGE IC. To perform battery recalibration, please follow the steps as below:
1. Update BIOS & EC to the latest version xxx.xxx or later. 2. Insert the battery to the workstation, and connect it to AC adapter. 3. Enter the BIOS => Choose Advanced menu => Choose Battery Recalibration => Press Enter.
(See Chapter4: BIOS Setup - Advanced - Battery Recalibration Sub-Menu) 4. When Start Battery Recalibration pop-up appears, press Yes to continue. 5. The recalibration is now processing. You can see the following recalibration status on the screen:
Calibration Frequency: How many times the calibration is processed Battery Capacity: Current battery capacity Battery Charge Mode: Charge/Discharge Battery Learning Mode: Normal (charge)/Learn (discharge) 6. A pop-up appears when the calibration is completed. Then click OK. Press Yes to reboot the workstation when Reset Without Saving pop-up appears. Chapter Three - 34 Managing Power Note:
Do not turn off the LCD and do not remove AC adapter during the recalibration. One cycle of recalibration process indicates Charge to Full => Start Learn Mode => Discharge => Complete Learn Mode => Charge to Full. It will take approx. eight hours for a cycle. It requires five cycles to complete the battery recalibration. Then the recalibration will stop automatically. If you want to terminate the calibrating, simply shut down the press pressing Power Button just or workstation
"CTRL+ALT+DEL" to restart. by Chapter Three - 35 Managing Power Power Conservation This workstation consumes much less power than conventional workstations. However, power consumption may be reduced by configuring the Power Management Setup properly. It is recommended the power saving functions be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management will not degrade performance while saving power. Supporting ACPI Your workstation supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. With ACPI and an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows, the feature will allow you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving. By supporting ACPI, the AC adapter LED and the Power indicator LED will show in different ways. The followings
*When your workstation sleeps, the S3 indicator pulsates on and off slowly. are the detailed description. Sleep:
Power LED indicator is flashing Green*
Hibernate:
Power LED indicator is OFF. Shut down:
Power LED indicator is OFF. USB 3.1 Fast charging RB14 provides one USB 3.1 fast charging port, which means that you can have faster charging than traditional standard USB 3.1 port. The following table shows details for USB 3.1 Fast Charging information:
Chapter Three - 36 Managing Power USB3.0 Fast Charging port Features Mode AC AC AC Power off Power on S3 Fast charging Battery No charging Normal charging Battery Normal charging Fast charging Battery Fast charging Note:
After enabling USB fast charging from USB CHARGE control in BIOS, please cold boot your workstation to activate this function. Chapter Three - 37 BIOS Setup Chapter Four - BIOS Setup Press [F2] at boot up to enter BIOS setup. Use arrow keys to select options and [+/-] to modify them. When finished, move to Exit and press [Enter] then confirm save by pressing [Y]. Main Menu Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy Project Version Build Date and Time Access Level EC Version Processor Information Name Type Speed Microcode Revision Total Memory ME FW Version ME firmware SKU Serial ATA Port 0 Serial ATA Port 1 Serial ATA Port 2 System Date System Time on dependent Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. Default Ranges:
Year: 2005-2099 Months: 1-12 Days:
month
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/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Note:
The contents may vary depending on workstation configurations. Incorrect settings may cause system malfunction. To correct it, restore the Optimized Defaults with F3. Chapter Four- 38 BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Menu Selections You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu. Options Description CPU configuration Parameters CPU Configuration PCH-FW Configuration Trusted Computing RF Device Control EC Thermal Control AC In boot Control USB Power Control Battery Recalibration IT8786 Super IO Configuration Intel BIOS Guard Technology Network Stack Configuration CSM Configuration Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection -
00:16:3F:61:95:7C Intel Ethernet Connection (7) I219-LM -
00:16:3F:61:96:5D Feature CPU Configuration PCH-FW Configuration Trusted Computing RF Control EC Control AC Control USB Control In Device Thermal Boot Power Battery Recalibration IT8786 Super IO Configuration Intel Guard Technology BIOS Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled 87 C/79 C/71 C/63 C
/55C Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Yes No Disabled Enabled Chapter Four- 39 CPU configuration Parameters
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/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Management Configure Technology Parameters Trusted Computing Settings Engine RF Device Control Setting EC Thermal Control Setting AC In Boot Setting USB Power Mode Setting: For AC Mode only; Setting for S5 Enable/S5 Disable Start Battery recalibration function System Super IO Chip Parameters. Enable/Disable Support Intel BIOS Guard BIOS Setup Feature Options Description Network Stack Settings
/ Disable, Option ROM Enable execution settings, etc. Configure Gigabit Ethernet device parameters Configure Gigabit Ethernet device parameters Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Stack Network Configuration CSM Configuration Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection Intel Ethernet Connection
(7) I219-LM CPU Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Intel (VMX) Virtualization [Enabled]
Technology Intel Trusted Execution Technology [Enabled]
Enables utilization of additional hardware provided capabilities by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Changes require a full power cycle take effect. to
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AMT Configuration Firmware Update Configuration Trusted Computing Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced TPM20 Device Found Firmware Version:
Vendor:
Security Device Support Pending operation
[Enable]
[None]
Chapter Four- 41 BIOS Setup RF Device Control Setting
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[Enabled]
Present
[Enabled]
Present
[Enabled]
EC Thermal Control Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced EC Thermal Control Thermal cooling trip point [87C]
Chapter Four- 42 AC In Boot Control Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced AC In Boot AC In Boot Control [Disabled]
USB Power Control Sub-Menu Advanced USB Power Mode USB Power Control
[Disabled]
Aptio Setup Utility BIOS Setup AC In Boot Setting
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/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Chapter Four- 43 Battery Recalibration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced N/A N/A N/A N/A Battery Recalibration Utility Calibration Frequency Battery Capacity Battery Charge Mode Battery Learning Mode Note: Only support single battery recalibration in the same time, while the Utility is executing, please dont close the LCD and dont disconnect the AC adaptor. The battery recalibration will follow the steps and take about 12hrs (by battery capacity) to complete the battery recalibration. Step 1 -> Fully Charged Step 2 -> Learning Step 3 -> Charge to 40%
Step 4 -> Learning Step 5 -> Charge to 40%
Step 6 -> Learning Step 7 -> Fully Charged N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A IT8786 Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced IT8786 Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip IT8786 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port 4 Configuration BIOS Setup
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[Disabled]
Enable/Disable BIOS Guard Support. Intel
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[Disabled]
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Chapter Four- 45 BIOS Setup CSM Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Compatibility Support Module Configuration CSM Support [Disabled]
Enable/Disable CSM Support.
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/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced NIC Configuration Blinks LEDs 0 UEFI Driver Adapter PBA Device Name Chip Type PCI Device ID PCI Address Intel PRO/1000 6.9.07 PCI-E 000200-000 Intel I210 Gigabit Network Connection Intel i210 1533 03:00:00 Link Status
[Disconnect]
Mac Address Virtual MAC Address 00:16:3F:61:95:7C 00:00:00:00:00:00 Chapter Four- 46 Intel Ethernet Connection (7) I219-LM Sub-Menu Advanced Aptio Setup Utility PORT CONFIGURATION MENU NIC Configuration Blinks LEDs PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION UEFI Driver:
Adapter PBA:
Chip Type PCI Device ID PCI Address Link Status Mac Address 0 BIOS Setup Click to configure the network device port.
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[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Chapter Four- 48 Security Menu Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility Password Description If ONLY the Administrators password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the Users password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in the following range;
Minimum length Maximum length Administrator Password User Password HDD Security Configuration:
P4:
P5:
Secure Boot menu 3 20 HDD Security Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Security HDD Password Description:
Allows Access to Set, Modify and Clear Hard Disk User and Master Password. User Password is mandatory to Enable HDD Security. If Master password is installed
(optional), it can also be used to unlock the HDD. It the Set User Password option is hidden, do power cycle to enable the option again.. HDD PASSWORD CONFIGRATION:
Security Supported :
Security Enabled :
Security Locked :
Security Frozen :
HDD User Pwd Status :
HDD Master Pwd Status :
Set User Password Set Master Password Yes No No No NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED BIOS Setup Secure Configuration Boot
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***Advisable to Power Cycle System after setting Hard Disk Passwords***
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/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Chapter Four- 49 BIOS Setup Setting Password 1. Once you set HDD passwords successfully, you must enter user password to boot in the future. The master password provides an alternative entry in case the user password is lost. 2. Clearing the master password in BIOS setup will also clear the current user password. Master password is used as a backup key, its better not to be changed frequently. 3. You can set your master password and user password with a length between 1 and 32 characters. If you want to clear current password, type nothing when creating a new password. 4. After you set a password, Pwd Status will change from NOT INSTALLED to INSTALLED and the security enabled status will change to YES. 5. Your setting will take effect after reboot. Note:
If the master password is lost or it is not set earlier than the user password, the user password would make accessing impossible. So please set the master password at first and keep it carefully. losing Resetting Password 1. After typing an invalid user password three times, a message will show HDD is locked. Pressing Enter will leave the screen message. 2. Press F2 immediately to enter the BIOS setup where the lost users password could be cleared with the master password. 3. Once the HDD is locked, users have no right to access. You can only enter again by the correct user password or clear it by the master password. 4. A warm boot will cause HDD Security Frozen in the selection. Only a cold boot can lift the HDD Security frozen and allow further operations in the BIOS setup. (After a cold boot, users can try to enter again with the correct user password or just reset it with the master password) Chapter Four- 50 Security Boot Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Security System Mode Setup Secure Boot [Disabled]
Not Active
[Custom]
Secure Boot Mode Restore Factory Keys Reset to Setup Mode Enter Audit Mode Key Management BIOS Setup Secure Boot feature is Active if Secure Boot is Enabled. Platform Key
(PK) is enrolled and the system is in User mode. The mode change requires platform reset.
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[UEFI Hard Disk: Windows Boot Manger]
Fixed Boot Order Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 [UEFI CD/DVD]
Boot Option #3 [UEFI USB Device]
Boot Option #4 [UEFI Network]
Boot Option #5 [Hard Disk]
Boot Option #6 [CD/DVD]
Boot Option #7 [USB Device]
Boot Option #8 [Network]
UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorites BIOS Setup Set the system boot order.
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/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Chapter Four- 53 Drivers and Applications Chapter Five - Drivers and Applications The Utility DVD includes all the drivers for the installed devices in your workstation. Please consult the dealer if there is any driver missing. Also, through Device Manager in Windows, you are able to perform Driver Update or check if there are still drivers for the devices needed to be installed. Please check the readme file on Utility DVD to get the latest information before installing device drivers. Note:
Please install the chipset driver first. If the system requests for reboot after installing drivers, please reboot your workstation first before installing other drivers. Chapter Five- 54 Specifications Chapter Six - Specifications Platform Intel Coffee Lake Platform Processor Intel Xeon E-2176M Processor Chipset Intel CM246 Chipset Memory Max. 64GB
Industrial grade
- DDR4 SO-DIMM x 4, 2400MHz
ECC/ non ECC Graphics Intel UHD Graphics P630 Optional nVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 4GB graphic add-on card Display Standard:
- 17.3" FHD LCD
- Resolution:
1920 x 1080 pixels
- Brightness (min. ~ typ.): 800~1000 nits Chapter Six - 55 Specifications Storage 2.5 SATAIII SSD Interface:
Height:
Industrial grade Note:
SATAII 7mm System. Standard: 1st SATAIII SSD (Left side) Optional:
- 2nd SATAIII SSD (Left side)
- 3rd~4th SATAII SSD (Right side) The SSD supports hot swap but not for the one with the Operating Keyboard Number of keys:
83 Keys Key Travel:
1.5+/-0.2 mm Caps Lock LED (Green) Touchpad Type:
Life time:
PS/2 Resistive Touchpad Over 5,000,000 strokes lifetime Fan Dimensions: about 64(L) x 55(W) x 10(H) mm Weight: about 30 grams Rotation (impeller side view): CCW Bearing type: Fluid bearing Rated speed: 4350 RPM 10% AT 5.0 VDC MAX. air flow: 5.67 CFM MAX. static air pressure: 15.75 mmAq Noise level(at 50 cm): 36.8 dBA (MAX.: 38.8 dBA) Motor protection: auto restart, motor lock protection Chapter Six - 56 I/O Ports Specifications Left:
Audio/Line-in/Microphone x 1 USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (Type A) x 2 Right:
1st GLAN RJ45 x 1 Optional 2nd GLAN x1 USB 3.1 Gen. 2 x 2 Rear:
DC-in Conn. (Military 2 pin) Display Port x 1 VGA x 1 Serial DB9 x 2 (Default: COM1~2) Optional Serial DB9 x 2 (Default: COM3~4) Bottom:
D/U Port x 1 Chapter Six - 57 Power Specifications 100 - 240V 50/60Hz 19V/10.5A 200 Watts AC Adapter:
AC Input:
Frequency:
DC Output:
Maximum Power:
DC-in:
Standard DC-in 19V Optional DC-in 12~32V (BVA) Battery Pack (BRWB3B) :
Type:
Capacity:
Dimension:
Weight:
Note:
Lithium Ion battery 10.8V 6900mAh 370g 142 mm (W) x 80.0 mm (D) x 21.0 mm (H) If youd like to use DC-in 12V, please make sure the DC-in conn. is more than 12V, and the DC cable should withstand more than 17A. Case CNC milled Aluminum Black/NATO Green Environmental Temperature: Standard Operating: -20 C ~ +60C (-4 F ~ +131F) Optional Operating: -30 C ~ +60C (-22 F ~ +131F) Storage Temperature: -40 C ~ +70C (-40 F ~ +158F) Humidity: 5~95% Non-condensing operating 95% maximum storage Altitude:0 ~ 4,572 meters (0 ~ 15,000 feet) operating Chapter Six - 58 Specifications Certifications CE, FCC, WEEE, REACH, RoHS2.0, IP65, MIL-STD-810G, Optional MIL-STD-461G, Optional G.A. Dimensions and Weight Dimensions: 436 (L) x 328 (W) x 52 mm (H) Weight: 7.04 kg Note:
Weight includes DRAM x 4, WiFi/BT Module, GPS, 2nd GLAN card, batteryx2, SSD x1, BVA, MXM, COM3/4, Smart Card Reader (Battery pack 330g, SSD 61g) Weight varies depending on system configurations. Materials and Recycling Materials of the workstation are as follows:
Plastic Case:
Recyclable UL grade PC + ABS GE C2800 or Aluminum Case:
AL6061T6 C6200 Bracket:
Bumper:
PCB:
Battery:
Packing:
Aluminum 5052 Silicon Rubber, TPU FR-4, UL 94V0 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Carton- Recycled/Recyclable Paper (unbleached) Cushion- Recyclable EPE Quick Guide- Recycled/Recyclable Paper Please recycle the parts according to the local regulations. Chapter Six - 59 Optional Devices Chapter Seven - Optional Devices Graphics nVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 4GB graphic add-on card GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 NVIDIA CUDA Cores:
640 Core clock:
Memory Size:
Memory Clock:
1354MHz 4GB GDDR5 7.0 Gbps Memory Interface Width:
128-bit Max. Board power:
50W Form Factor:
Dimension:
MXM graphics module version 3.1, Type A 70 (L) x 82 (H) mm Communication WiFi/Bluetooth:
- Intel Dual Band wireless- AC 9260
- Board Form Factor: M.2 2230 E-key Card
- Wi-Fi Certified: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth: Supports BT 5.0 (Backward compatible)
- Interface: PCIe (WiFi)/USB (BT) GPS:
- Ublox M8N (USB interface) 2nd GLAN Card:
- Intel I210 GLAN Card
- 1Gbps
- Mini PCIe full-size form factor Memory Card The memory card will expand your memory to facilitate better system performance. Industrial grade DDR4 SO-DIMM x 4 is available, supporting 8/16GB, ECC/non-ECC DDR4 2400 memory cards. The maximum capacity is 64GB. Chapter Seven - 60 Optional Devices Trust Platform Module (TPM2.0) There is an optional Trust Platform Module (TPM2.0) equipped with this workstation for users to strengthen the security. With TPM, users are able to encrypt the folders and files directly and make the important file be more secure and be with an additional protection. In other words, your TPM-encrypted files are basically protected with two layers. Even if your TPM-encrypted files are hacked, the files can not to be read without passwords and TPM chipset. BVA & Surge Protector Module BVA & Surge Protector Module is designed for all equipment to directly connect with the vehicle power system. Containing the reverse polarity protection and the breaking of high voltage input, the module is able to be against high 100V at 50ms surge. Note:
If youd like to use DC-in 12V, please make sure the DC-in conn. is more than 12V, and the DC cable should withstand more than 17A. Smart Card Reader Accept a smart card for additional security feature. Chapter Seven - 61 Optional Devices Multi Battery Charger (MCRW) The Multi Battery Charger is designed for the battery of RB14, with this charger, you could charge two battery packs at one time. Electronic characteristics DC Input Range: 12 ~ 32V with BVA DC-in Conn:
- Std. 2 pin Mil Conn. (200W AC Adapter)
- Optional 3 pin Mil Conn. (90W AC Adapter) Charging Time: 4 hours CE/FCC Certified Physical Characteristcs Dimensions (mm): 129.9(L) x 129.9(W) x 94(H) Weight: 325 g Environmental Ratings Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 45C Storage Temperature: -40 ~ 70C COM 3/4 Additional Serial Ports COM 3/ 4 supports RS232, RS422, and RS485 signal. For the types of signals, they are selectable in BIOS menu. Please follow the instructions below to select the signal required:
Select Advanced => IT8786 Super IO => Serial Port 3 => COM 3 Mode Setting => RS232/ RS422/ RS485 Chapter Seven - 62 Maintenance and Service Chapter Eight - Maintenance and Service Cleaning ALWAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the system and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe. An air gun is recommended for cleaning water and dust. For salty water please clean with fresh water then blow-dry with an air gun. Be sure not to turn the workstation upside down while there is water being applied. Troubleshooting Should the workstation fail to function properly, the troubleshooting steps below may be followed. Check power adapter and battery. Minimize the configuration, i.e. remove extra peripherals and devices. Uninstall the software suspected. Load Optimized Defaults setting in the BIOS. Re-install operating system and application software. Chapter Eight - 63 Maintenance and Service RMA Service If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA. Shipping instructions:
1. Remove any personal disks or other media. 2. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. 3. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g. PU/PE form) then put the wrapped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box. Include a sheet with the following information: (Note: Please keep a copy of this sheet for your records) Name Address Unit serial number Place and date of purchase or the original invoice number Date of failure A DETAILED Description of the problems you have encountered A list of the hardware/software configuration, if applicable. 5. Clearly mark the outside of the shipping box with the RMA #. If RMA # is not present on the shipping box, receiving will be unable to identify it and it might be returned. 6. Unless prior arrangements have been made, the customer is responsible for all shipping costs. Unauthorized use of the companys shipping accounts is not permitted. 4. Chapter Eight - 64