BC Rugged Laptop RS13 Users Guide I 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 2019, MilDef Crete Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. II 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 computer 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. III 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. 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. 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. IV 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 R&TTE 2014/53/EC Directive, if used for its intended use and that the following standards have been applied:
1. Health (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s):
EN 50566 EN 62479:2010 IEC 62209-2:2010 2. Safety (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s):
EN 60950-1:2006 /A11:2009 /A1:2010 /A12:2011 /A2:2013 3. Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1 (b) of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s):
EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1/ -17 V3.1.1 4. Radio frequency spectrum usage (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s):
EN 300 328 V2.1.1 5. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) EN 55032: 2012 EN 55022:2010 EN 55024:2010+A1:2015 EN 61000-3-2:2014 EN 61000-3-3:2013 V Power Conservation This computer consumes less power compared to conventional consumer computers. 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 computer:
Only use an approved AC adapter designed for this computer. 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 outlet for you. 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 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 computer, 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 computer from accidentally turning on. VI Battery Preservation Precaution Only use batteries designed for this computer. Using incompatible battery types may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer. Do not store your battery in high moisture condition, low temperature or high temperature. Proper storage temperature is 5~20C and capacity is suggested to remain 50%. Do not put your computer and battery near any heat source(oven, stove). Do not remove the battery from the computer while the computer 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 computer 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 computer to recharge the battery. Incorrect recharging may cause the battery to explode. Do not try to service a battery by yourself. For battery service or replacement, please contact your service representatives. Please dispose of damaged battery promptly and carefully. Explosion or leakage may occur, if the battery is exposed to fire, improperly handled or discarded. If the battery will not be used for a long period, please charge the battery to 50% and remove AC adapter. If the battery is stored in a system, it should be recharged to 50 every 3 months. If the battery is stored solely, it should be recharged every 6 months. This could prevent the battery from being over discharge and damaged. If your system always connects the AC power supply, the battery should be discharged to 50% every two weeks. Battery Capacity Decline The capacity of a Li-ion battery decreases over time due to its chemistry features. VII Normal Li-ion battery can be fully charged and discharged 300~500 cycles. A battery which is properly used in room temperature (25) can be charged and discharged about 300 times (or a year) before its capacity gradually decrease to 80%. The decrease rate of battery capacity depends on factors including system design, model number, power consumption, software program and system power management. With extreme temperature or abusing the battery might lose 70% of its capacity in a relatively short time. Battery protection If a battery keeps being charged with high voltage, the cell would age faster. To prevent this, once the battery is charged to 100%, the system will not keep charging it and the capacity might decrease and remain between 90~100%. Notice:
For safety, recharging will stop if the internal temperature of the battery is out of range(<0C; >50C). Please note that recharging 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. VIII 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. IX TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................. 10 CHAPTER ONE - GETTING STARTED........................................ 1 UNPACKING ................................................................................................. 1 QUICK OPERATION ....................................................................................... 2 APPEARANCE OVERVIEW .............................................................................. 3 CHAPTER TWO - OPERATING INFORMATION ......................... 6 WORKPLACE ................................................................................................ 6 RUGGEDNESS .............................................................................................. 6 OPERATING SYSTEM .................................................................................... 7 WORK WITH POWER BUTTON ........................................................................ 7 BOOT UP AND POST .................................................................................... 8 SHUT DOWN ................................................................................................. 8 SLEEP/HIBERNATE ....................................................................................... 8 KEYBOARD .................................................................................................. 9 LED INDICATORS ....................................................................................... 10 HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) / OPTIONAL SOLID STATE DRIVE (SSD) ................. 10 OPTICAL DISK DEVICE (ODD) ...................................... !
EXPRESS CARDS......................................................... !
RTC ......................................................................................................... 10 REPLACING MODULES ................................................. !
WIRELESS DEVICES (OPTION) ..................................................................... 11 CHAPTER THREE - MANAGING POWER ................................. 14 AC ADAPTER ............................................................................................. 14 BATTERY ................................................................................................... 15 BATTERY RECALIBRATION ........................................................................... 17 POWER CONSERVATION ............................................................................. 18 SUPPORTING ACPI .................................................................................... 18 CHAPTER FOUR - BIOS SETUP ............................................... 19 MAIN MENU ............................................................................................... 19 ADVANCED MENU ....................................................................................... 20 IntelEthernet Connection (H) I219-LM Sub-Menu ..................................... 21 Trusted Computing Sub-Menu ..................................................................... 22 RF Device Control Configuration Sub-Menu ................................................ 22 AC In Boot Control Sub-Menu ...................................................................... 23 USB CHARGE Control Sub-Menu .................................................................. 23 Battery Recalibration Sub-Menu .................................................................. 24 PCH-FW Configuration Sub-Menu ........................... !
IT8783 Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu ................................................... 24 SATA Configuration Sub-Menu ..................................................................... 25 Network Stack Configuration Sub-Menu ..................................................... 25 CSM Configuration Sub-Menu ..................................................................... 26 CHIPSET MENU .......................................................................................... 27 PCH-IO Configuration Sub-Menu ................................................................. 27 SECURITY MENU ........................................................................................ 28 HDD Security Configuration Sub-Menu ....................................................... 28 BOOT MENU .............................................................................................. 30 SAVE & EXIT MENU .................................................................................... 30 CHAPTER FIVE - DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS ................... 31 CHAPTER SIX - SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 32 PLATFORM ................................................................................................. 32 CPU ......................................................................................................... 32 PCH .......................................................................... !
MEMORY ................................................................................................... 32 DISPLAY .................................................................................................... 32 KEYBOARD ................................................................................................ 32 TOUCHPAD ................................................................................................ 33 HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) / OPTIONAL SOLID STATE DRIVE (SSD) ................. 33 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE (ODD) ........................................ !
I/O PORTS ................................................................................................. 33 AC ADAPTER .............................................................. !
BATTERY .................................................................... !
SYSTEM UNIT DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ...................................................... 34 MATERIALS AND RECYCLING ....................................................................... 35 ENVIRONMENTAL ........................................................................................ 35 CERTIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 35 CHAPTER SEVEN - OPTIONAL DEVICES ................................ 36 COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................ 36 MEMORY CARD .......................................................................................... 36 TOUCH SCREEN ......................................................................................... 36 SURGE PROTECTOR/ BVA MODULE ............................................................. 36 VEHICLE ADAPTER ..................................................................................... 37 2ND BATTERY .............................................................. !
2ND HDD .................................................................... !
ODD .......................................................................... !
KB COVER ................................................................. !
MULTI-BATTERY CHARGER MCRK ............................... !
COM 3/4 ADDITIONAL SERIAL PORTS ........................... !
TRUST PLATFORM MODULE (TPM) .............................................................. 37 CHAPTER EIGHT - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE................. 39 CLEANING .................................................................................................. 39 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 39 RMA SERVICE ........................................................................................... 40 Getting Started Chapter One - Getting Started Unpacking The following components are along with your computer. If there is any missing or damaged, please notify the dealer immediately. Computer Unit Removable HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Removable ODD (Optical Disk Drive) AC Adapter AC Power Cord Utility DVD Quick Guide Carrying Bag Chapter One - 1 Getting Started Quick Operation Loosen the battery screw, remove the battery insulation sheet, and mount the battery. Connect the AC adapter with the computer and start charging the battery for at least 10 minutes. Turn ON the computer by pressing the power switch. Notice:
When ambient temperature is under +5 (This is the default setting for this computer.), the system may not boot up immediately. System will beep with LED heater light flashing to remind the user while heater working. Also, the frequency of the LED will become faster to remind the user while the temperature is approaching to be suitable. After 5~15 minutes, the system will boot up automatically. Under an emergency situation, it is able to skip heating for booting up the system immediately by pressing the power switch for >9 seconds. The speaker will also beep with a special sound. (It is not guaranteed all devices on the computer are possible to work properly.) Press the power switch again during the heating process will shut down the computer. Driver or application installation may be necessary for further operation. The following procedures will help to Turn OFF the computer:
1. Press power switch to Shut Down, Sleep* or Hibernate*
depending on operating system (OS) and power management settings. 2. Press power switch for 4 seconds for a Hard power off. But, note that the system will shut down immediately without saving any data or parameters. 3. Click Start Shut Down in Windows to Turn OFF. Note:
Some operating systems may not support the above-mentioned functions. Chapter One - 2 Getting Started Appearance Overview Display and Base 1. Embedded Antennas (Optional):
2. GPS, WiFi/Bluetooth x 2 3. Embedded Mic 4. LED Indicators (Refer Section F for details) 5. Power Button 6. Touchpad 7. Left-click and Right-click Chapter One - 3 Getting Started Right 1. SATAIII SSD Left 1. GLAN (RJ45) 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 1 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 1 (Support 1.5A Fast Charge) Chapter One - 4 Getting Started Rear 1. DC Jack 2. Serial port DB9 3. Display port 4. Optional Fischer I/O:
(6 optional signals for 3 connectors, non-repeatable) USB 2.0 x 1 VGA x 1 COM x 2 (RS232 or RS422) GLAN x 1 Audio x 1 Bottom View 1. D/U port 2. Battery Chapter One - 5 Managing Power 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 notebook computer by cleaning dust, water, and etc. to keep it in an optimal condition. Ruggedness This notebook computer 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 notebook computer 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. The D-sub connector caps on the rear of the computer are for dust and shock protection. The connectors are sealed internally. Other I/O ports and devices on the left or right must have caps tightly closed or cable inlets sealed while being exposed to water or dust. There are optional gaskets for DB-9 and DB-25 connectors. You may install them to improve rain/ dust/ moisture resistance on your commercial type cable. Insert the packing into the male connector (with pins) and fasten the screws. All connectors will 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 Three - 6 Managing Power Operating System Your computer is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit Operating System. Please connect your computer with an external USB-interface drive, such as a USB thumb drive, and start the OS installation. Work with Power Button Since the notebook computer is equipped with a heater kit to enable the unit to work under low temperature, the heater will first heat HDD up to the temperature set by user, and the system will boot after then. Also, the heater will keep monitoring HDD temperature. Once the temperature becomes lower, the heater will heat up again to maintain the temperature set by user. The function will be different from the way you use with the power button:
1. Press 12 seconds and release:
USB port is enabled and you can set a new value in Heater AP. 2. Press 9~11 seconds:
The system will be forced to boot up. 3. Press 5~8 seconds:
Enable/Disable the sound of Heater. 4. Press 4 seconds under OS:
Shut down the system. 5. Click the Power button. a. Power on the system in S5 status. b. Click while heating up, the system will be forced to shutdown c. Entering S3/S4 under OS. Chapter Three - 7 Managing Power Boot Up and POST Boot up The computer 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 computer powers on, it automatically performs a self-test of its memory and hardware devices. Note:
When the device is boot at low temperature(<5) the system will have an additional stage (about 10 seconds) during POST to warm up and make sure all components work correct. Shut down Before shutting down, please always remember to save the unfinished works and close the application for preventing from any possible data loss or HDD damage. Shut down will totally turn OFF the power of your notebook computer. If you want to start your notebook computer again, you need to press the power switch. Sleep/Hibernate Sleep Under Sleep mode, the system will temporarily save your work into RAM. You are able to do enter Sleep mode by directly clicking from your OS. Or, you can do the Sleep Mode settings in your OS. If you want to start your notebook computer again, all you need to press any key. Hibernate Under Hibernate mode, the system will save your work into HDD. You are able to do enter Hibernate mode by directly clicking from your OS. Or, you can do the Hibernate Mode in your OS. If you want to start your notebook computer again, you need to press the power switch. Chapter Three - 8 Managing Power Keyboard The keyboard is functionally equivalent to a full size desktop keyboard. A sample layout is shown below. Function Key Combinations Key Description
[Fn] + [F3]
Decrease LCD brightness
[Fn] + [F4]
Increase LCD brightness
[Fn] + [F5]
Mute
[Fn] + [F6]
Volume down
[Fn] + [F7]
Volume up
[Fn] + [F9]
Decrease keyboard LED Backlight brightness
[Fn] + [F10]
Increase keyboard LED Backlight brightness
[Fn] + [F12]
Touchpad Lock/Unlock Chapter Three - 9 Managing Power LED Indicators Your Notebook computer is designed with LED indicators to show computer status. The description of LED indicators and colors are provided for your operational reference. LED Indicator Description Power/ S3 Indicator:
Green/ Flashing Green SSD Indicator:
Green Charger/ Battery Low Indicator:
Orange/ Flashing Orange Solid State Drive (SSD) Your Notebook computer is equipped with 2.5 SATA III Solid State Drive (SSD) for data storage. It is user removable and provids convenience and security. It can ONLY be removed while power is OFF. Note:
NEVER drop your SSD or expose them to high temperature, high humidity, or any hazardous environment. NEVER try to disassemble the module. Static discharge may destroy your device and data. Always pick up the modules by touching the case only. 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 computer is off. The CMOS chip also stores system setup information. Chapter Three - 10 Managing Power 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 Three - 11 Managing Power 3. RF Device control panel:
4. Function key control panel. Chapter Three - 12 Managing Power Available Function Items List 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 divice without function key. Chapter Three - 13 Managing Power It powers the computer from an external AC source. It charges the computer battery. Chapter Three - Managing Power AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions:
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 computer. 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 LED on the adapter turns on. Attach the DC plug into the power jack of the computer; and turn the lock ring clockwise to secure it. AC Adapter Indicator:
The green LED indicates that AC power is ready. Note:
To ensure system stability, please connect your computer to an external power source when operating at -20 C ambient temperature. Chapter Three - 14 Managing Power Battery The power source will automatically switch to battery when the external power source (AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. Battery Low When the battery is nearly exhausted, the computer gives the following Battery Low warnings:
Windows battery low warning (when operating system is Windows). 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 Plug in the AC adapter (or optional vehicle adapter) to start the battery charging. If the battery is already full, the sense circuitry will stop high current charge within several minutes. There are two LED indicators next to the power indicator for the Primary and Secondary battery respectively. Indicator turns ON when the battery is charging and turns OFF when the battery charging is completed. To charge the Secondary battery, simply install it into the computer and attach the AC adapter. The internal charger will charge the Primary battery first. The Secondary battery will be charged once the Primary battery charges full. Optional Dual Battery Charger can charge the Primary and Secondary batteries externally. Chapter Three - 15 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 The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend the battery life by:
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 computer is temporarily not in use. Shut down the computer when it will not be for a long-time use. Replacing Battery When the battery is nearly exhausted, there are two ways to keep your notebook computer working. Connecting the AC adapter and the power cord designed for this notebook computer to start charging is one method; directly replacing a charged battery designed for this notebook computer may be the other one. Note:
Always remember to turn OFF the power before replacing the battery. Chapter Three - 16 Managing Power Battery Recalibration Battery recalibration allows users to maintain the battery in a healthy condition. To perform battery recalibration, please follow the steps as below:
1. Update BIOS & EC to the latest version xxx.xxx or later. 2. 3. Enter the BIOS => Choose Advanced menu => Choose Battery Insert the battery to the computer, and connect it to AC adapter. 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. 7. Press Yes to reboot the computer when Reset Without Saving pop-up appears. Note:
Do not turn off the LCD and do not remove AC adapter during the calibration. 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 computer by pressing Power Button or just press "CTRL+ALT+DEL"
to restart. Chapter Three - 17 Managing Power Power Conservation This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers. However, power consumption may be reduced by configuring the Power Management Setup properly. It is recommended the power saving functions to be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management will not degrade performance while saving power. Supporting ACPI Your notebook computer 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 are the detailed description. Sleep:
AC adapter LED is ON (while connecting with power) Power LED indicator is ON; Other LED indicators are OFF Under Hibernation:
AC adapter LED is ON (while connecting with power) Power LED indicator is OFF; Other LED indicators are OFF Shutdown:
AC adapter LED is ON (while connecting with power) Power LED indicator is OFF; Other LED indicators are OFF Chapter Three - 18 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 Boot Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements.
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliancy Project Version Build Date and Time Access Level EC Version Processor Information Name Brand String Frequency Microcode Revision Total Memory ME FW Version Serial ATA Port 0 Serial ATA Port 1 Serial ATA Port 2 System Date System Time Note:
The contents may vary depending on computer configurations. Incorrect settings may cause system malfunction. To correct it, restore the Optimized Defaults with F3. Chapter Four- 19 BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility PCH-FW Configuration Intel Ethernet Connection (H) I219-LM Trusted Computing RF evice Control AC In boot Control USB CHARGE Control Battery Recalibration IT8783 Super IO Configuration Network Stack onfiguration CSM Configuration Advanced Menu Selections Configure Management Engine Technology Parameters
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu. Feature Options Description Firmware update Configuration Configure Management Engine Technology Parameter NIC Configuration Configure the network device port. PCH-FW Configuration Intel Ethernet Connection (H) I219-LM Trusted Computing RF Device Control AC In Boot USB CHARGE Control Battery Recalibration Blink LEDs Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Yes No IT8783F Super IO Configuration Serial Port configuration Parallel Port configuration Network Stack Configuration Disabled Enabled Identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED TPM Support GSM, GPS, BLUETOOTH, WLAN AC In Boot Setting USB Charge Setting Start Battery recalibration function
*For Main Battery Only!
Enable / Disable Serial Port (COM) Change COM port Settings Enable / Disable Parallel Port Enable / Disable UEFI Network Stack Chapter Four- 20 BIOS Setup Feature Options Description CSM Configuration Disabled Enabled Enable / Disable CSM support PCH-FW Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced ME FW Version ME Firmware Mode ME Firmware Type ME Firmware SKU Firmware Update Congiguration Configure Management Engine Technology Parameters
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Intel Ethernet Connection (H) I219-LM Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Click to configure the network device port.
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Advanced 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 Chapter Four- 21 BIOS Setup Trusted Computing Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced TPM20 Device Found Security Device Support Pending operation support Enables or Disables BIOS for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device. EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. TCG
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit RF Device Control Configuration Sub-Menu Advanced Aptio Setup Utility RF Device Control GSM STATUS GSM GPS STATUS GPS BT STATUS BLUETOOTH WLAN STATUS WLAN RF Device Control Setting
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Present
[Enabled]
Present
[Enabled]
Present
[Enabled]
Present
[Enabled]
Chapter Four- 22 BIOS Setup AC In Boot Control Sub-Menu Advanced Aptio Setup Utility AC In Boot AC In Boot Control
[Disabled]
AC In Boot Setting USB CHARGE Setting
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit USB CHARGE Control Sub-Menu Advanced Aptio Setup Utility USB CHARGE USB CHARGE Control
[Disabled]
Chapter Four- 23 BIOS Setup Battery Recalibration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Battery Recalibration Utility Calibration Frequency Battery Capacity Battery Charge Mode Battery Learning Mode Note: For Primary battery (left hand side) only, while the Utility is executing, please remove secondary battery (right hand side) and dont close the LCD and dont disconnect the AC adapter. The battery is first fully charged, dully discharged, and then it will be fully charged again to complete the battery recalibration process. About 8hrs is needed for the battery to completely the process. Start Battery recalibration function
*For Main Battery Only!
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit IT8783 Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Set Parameters of Serial Port
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Advanced IT8783 Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip IT8783 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port 4 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration Chapter Four- 24 BIOS Setup SATA Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced SATA Mode Selection
[AHCI]
Determine how SATA controller(s) operate.
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack
: Select Screen
: Select Item Enter: Select
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Chapter Four- 27 Security Menu BIOS Setup Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security 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:
HDD 0: TOSHIBA MK50 Secure Boot menu 3 20 Set Password Administrator
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Allows Access to Set, Modify and Clear Hard Disk User and Master Password. User Password need to be installed for Enabling Security. Master password can be Modified only when successfully unlocked with Master Password in POST. HDD PASSWORD CONFIGRATION:
Security Supported : Yes Security Enabled : No Security Locked : No Security Frozen : No HDD User Pwd Status NOT INSTALLED HDD Master Pwd Status INSTALLED Set User Password Set Master Password Set Password. HDD User to Power after Disk
***Advisable Cycle System setting Hard Passwords***
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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- 29 Boot Menu BIOS Setup Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1
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Set the system boot order.
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Please install the chipset driver first. If the system requests for reboot after installing drivers, please reboot your notebook computer first before installing other drivers. Chapter Five- 31 Specifications Chapter Six - Specifications Platform Intel Kabylake-U Platform CPU Intel i7-7600U (4 MB Intel Smart Cache Memory) Memory Max. 16GB
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Caps Lock LED (Green) 13.3 XGA LCD with LED B/L Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Brightness (min. ~ typ.): 325~410 nits 87 Keys (standard 87-key with backlight) 1.4 0.2 (mm) Industrial grade Chapter Six - 32 Specifications PS/2 Resistive Touchpad 2.5 (Removable) 7mm SATAIII Over 5,000,000 strokes lifetime Touchpad Type:
Life time:
Solid State Drive (SSD) Type:
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I/O Ports Left:
SD Card Slot x 1*
SIM Card Slot x 1 Std. GLAN RJ45 (on board Intel GLAN) USB 3.1 Gen.1 USB 3.1 Gen.1**
Bottom:
D/U port x 1***
Rear:
DC-in Connector x 1 (Standard 2-pin; optional Military 3-pin) Optional DC-in 12~32V with Surge Protector Optional Fischer connectors x 5
- L1: USB2.0
- L2: VGA
- L3: RS232 or RS422
- L4: GLAN
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*SD card slot supports SDHC/SDXC format.
**Supports USB-IF BC V1.2 for 1.5A fast charger
***The D/U will be installed under the base. Signals include: PCI-e x 1, USB3.1 x 1, USB2.0 x 1, Power (Vbata/1A & 5V/1A) Chapter Six - 33 Specifications Removable Li-ion Polymer Battery Pack 11.1V 6040mAh 327.4 mm (W) x 90.7 mm (D) x 15.2 mm (H) About 470g Power Battery:
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DC-in 19V:
Standard: DC-in 2 pin Optional: Military 3 pin Optional DC-in 12~32V with Surge Protector:
Need to choose the optional BVA & Surge Protector Module System Unit Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (mm):
100 - 240V 50/60Hz 19V 90 Watts 338 (L) x265 (W) x 31.5 (H) (with Bumpers) Weight: 2.5Kg (including battery) Chapter Six - 34 Specifications Materials and Recycling Materials of the computer are as follows:
Cabinet:
Aluminum Alloy ADC-12 Magnesium Alloy AZ91D UL grade PC+ABS GE C6200 or TN-3813BW Aluminum 5052 Steel with Nickel Plating or Stainless Steel S304 Bracket:
Cushion pad: Silicon Rubber PCB:
Battery:
Packing:
TPE FR-4 UL 94V0 Rechargeable Lithium Ion, 9 Cells per Pack Carton - Unbleached Paper Cushion - Recyclable EPE Carrying bag - Recyclable PE Fiber Quick Guide - Recycled/Recyclable Paper Please recycle the parts according to the local regulations. Environmental Temperature:
Operating: -20 ~ +60C (-4 ~ +131F) Optional Operation: -30 ~ +60C (-22 ~ +131F) Storage: -40 ~ +70C (-40 ~ +158F) 5~95% Non-condensing 95% maximum 0 ~ 4,572 meters (0 ~ 15,000 feet) operating storage operating Altitude:
Certifications CE, FCC, WEEE, REACH, IP65, MIL-STD-810G, Optional MIL-STD-461G, RoHS2.0 Chapter Six - 35 Humidity:
Optional Devices Chapter Seven - Optional Devices Communication WiFi/Bluetooth:
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U-blox M8N (USB interface) Memory Card The memory card will expand your memory to facilitate better system performance. Industrial grade DDR4 SO-DIMM x 2 is available, supporting 4/8/16GB DDR4 2133 memory cards. The maximum capacity is 32GB. Touch Screen The touch screen supports single touch function, featuring in normal or sunlight readable. Surge Protector/ BVA Module Surge protector and BVA functions are integrated into one module in the computer. The module features in converting power from car lighters or truck batteries to DC +19V and contains the reverse polarity protection and the clamping of high voltage input. Chapter Seven - 36 Optional Devices Vehicle Adapter EVA1275 External Vehicle Adaptor
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-20C environment of operating temperature. 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. Chapter Seven - 37 Optional Devices DockUnder DURS DockUnder DURS is designed to utilize for system unit docking. AC adapter is able to attach directly to DockUnder. After docking and switching on DURS, the system power will be charged. You can find all necessary drivers in the Utility DVD to make DURS work correctly. External Ports A. Serial Port DB9 x 2 Default: RS232 Optional: RS422, RS485 B. USB 2.0 x 1 C. USB 3.0 x 1 D. VGA x 1 E. MLAN x 1 F. GLAN x 1 To enhance EMC performance, users can fix two spare screws(provided in DURS package) beside the D/U port as shown in the figure. Besides, the screws are unnecessary for structure or other functions. Internal Ports A. PCI slot x1 & mini PCIe slot x 1 B. PCIe Slot x 1 (Optional) *
C. SATA ODD (Optional) **
* Trade-off between A and B
** PCI cards longer than 21 cm will be unavailable if adopting C. Chapter Seven - 38 Service Maintenance and 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 computer upside down while there is water being applied. Troubleshooting Should the computer fail to function properly, the troubleshooting steps below may be followed. Check AC/vehicle adapter, battery, and the power source. Minimize the configuration, i.e. remove extra peripherals and devices. Remove the modules one by one (HDD, ODD, Battery, etc.). Remove the software suspected. Set BIOS fail-safe default. Re-install operating system and application software. Chapter Eight - 39 Service Maintenance and 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. 4. 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. Chapter Eight - 40