fit-PC Slim Quick Start Guide

To obtain the latest revision of this document, please visit www.fit-pc.com

Package contents:

�� This guide

�� fit-PC Slim computer

�� 12V DC power supply

�� AC cord with North American standard plug

�� WiFi antenna (some models)

You may need additionally:

�� Display with VGA input

�� USB keyboard and mouse

�� AC cord (“kettle lead”) for your country or an adapter to a North American plug

�� Active PC Speakers with 3.5” plug

Connecting fit-PC

�� Turn off the display and connect it to the VGA connector

�� Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to USB connectors

�� Plug the speakers to line-out jack

�� Plug Ethernet cable into Ethernet connector

�� Mount WiFi Antenna on SMA connector by turning clockwise repeatedly until the antenna holds firm

�� Connect power supply to AC cord and plug cord into AC outlet. Plug DC plug into fit-PC DC in jack

Booting Linux

Applies to fit-PC Slim Linux

When fit-PC powers up it displays Grub menu to select booting either Ubuntu or Gentoo. If no selection is made, Ubuntu will boot. Ubuntu login

Username: fit Password: 111111

Gentoo login Username: root Password: 111111

Booting Windows XP

Applies to fit-PC Slim XP

On first power-up you will be guided through Windows Welcome procedure which is self-explanatory. The Windows XP serial number can be found on the Windows XP label at the bottom of your fit-PC.

Entering BIOS Setup

Turn off fit-PC. Turn on while holding down the DEL key.

Booting from CDROM

�� Connect USB CDROM to any USB port of fit-PC Slim

�� Enter BIOS Setup

�� Select Basic CMOS Configuration

�� Set Boot 1st: CDROM

�� Press ESC

�� Select Write to CMOS and Exit

Booting from internal hard disk

�� Enter BIOS Setup

�� Select Basic CMOS Configuration

�� Set Boot 1st: Drive C:

�� Press ESC

�� Select Write to CMOS and Exit

Booting over Ethernet

�� Setup a PXE server on your LAN

�� Connect Ethernet cable to fit-PC Slim

�� Enter BIOS Setup

�� Select Custom Configuration

�� Select Etherboot: Enabled

�� Press Esc

�� Select Write to CMOS and Exit

Installing Hard Disk

Applies to fit-PC Slim Diskless & fit-PC Slim Barebones

�� Open 2 Phillips screws on the back panel of the fit-PC Slim and take off front panel

�� Place a HDD in bay and firmly connect the IDE cable

�� Replace the front panel and tighten the screws

Replacing Hard Disk

�� Open 2 Phillips screws on the back panel of the fit-PC Slim and take off front panel

�� Disconnect the IDE cable by pushing a blunt screwdriver behind the IDE cable and rocking it gently until IDE cable disconnects

�� Pull out HDD

�� Place a new HDD in bay and firmly connect IDE cable

�� Replace the front panel and tighten the screws

Updating BIOS

Warning: Updating BIOS is a risky procedure that may make your fit-PC Slim unusable. Do not do this unless CompuLab advises you to.

fit-PC Slim supports Etherlink for BIOS updating over Ethernet

�� Install TFTP Server on your host PC (eg tftpd32, see www.fit-pc.com/wiki)

�� Download the fit-PC Slim BIOS to your host PC

�� Enter BIOS Setup

�� Select Start Etherlink

�� Select Configure

�� Select Set IP address of the tftp server and enter host PC IP address

�� Select Set bios image file name and enter the file name of the BIOS you downloaded before

�� Select Return to main menu

�� Select Download bios image

�� Select Quit Etherlink and reboot

Warranty and RMA

�� CompuLab guarantees products against defects in workmanship and material for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment.

�� Your sole remedy and CompuLab’s sole liability shall be for CompuLab, at its sole discretion, to either repair or replace the defective product at no charge.

�� This warranty is void if the product has been altered or damaged by accident, misuse or abuse.

In case of HW failure of a fit-PC under warranty, please e-mail rma@fit-pc.com In your e-mail specify the following:

�� fit-PC serial number

�� Name of purchaser

�� Address

�� Problem description

Hardware specifications:

CPU: AMD Geode LX800 500MHz RAM: 512MB (256MB in fit-PC Slim Barebones) Storage: 60GB Hard Disk (no hard disk in fit-PC Slim Diskless & fit-PC Slim Barebones) Display: VGA up to 1920x1440 Audio: Stereo line-out, line-in / mic WiFi: 802.11b/g (no WiFi in fit-PC Slim Barebones) Ethernet: 10/100 BaseT RJ45 USB: 3 ports USB2.0 Hi-Speed 480Mbps Serial: RS232 mini-connector Power: 12V DC

For more information

Visit www.fit-pc.com

fit-PC Manufacturer: CompuLab Ltd.

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.

Statement

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (CompuLab Ltd.) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Statement

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.