EPOX eX5 Mini Me Series Manuel utilisateur

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Manual Revision 1.0
March 29, 2004
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Contents
1.Introduction .............................................................................. 1
1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction ................................................................. 1
1.2 Package list ..................................................................................... 2
1.3 Functional Description ..................................................................... 4
2.System requirements .............................................................. 9
3.Hardware Installation ............................................................... 11
3.1 Open chassis to install ..................................................................... 11
3.2 Installation of CPU ........................................................................... 13
3.3 Installation of CPU fan ..................................................................... 15
3.4 How to remove clips ........................................................................ 18
3.5 Installation of memory ...................................................................... 19
3.6 Installation of expansion card .......................................................... 21
3.7 Installation of peripheral .................................................................. 23
3.8 Completion of installation ................................................................ 29
4.Software Installation ................................................................ 31
4.1 Installation of eX5 Application program ........................................... 31
4.2 eX5 Music On-Now Functions ......................................................... 32
4.2.1 eX5 DJ (Music On-Now) mode .............................................. 32
4.2.2 eX5 Windows Mode ............................................................... 33
4.2.3 LCM Display ........................................................................... 34
4.2.4 Other eX5 Application Program Functions ............................. 35
4.2.4.1 Setup LCM display and RTC Alarm ........................... 36
4.2.4.2 Hardware USDM (Unified System Diagnostic Manager) ........ 39
4.2.4.3 Magic Screen ............................................................. 40
4.2.4.4 Magic Flash ................................................................ 41
4.2.4.5 eX5 Media Player PlayList .......................................... 42
4.3 How to operate eX5 Music On-Now ................................................ 45
4.3.1 DJ (Music On-Now) Mode ...................................................... 45
4.3.2 eX5 Windows Mode ............................................................... 49
4.4 Remote Controller ........................................................................... 51
4.5 Card Reader Introduction and Operation ........................................ 52

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1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction
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1.1 eX5 Mini Me Introduction
eX5 Mini Me - A New Dimension of Lifestyle
eX5 Mini Me series product is not only a desktop PC but also a toy become part of your
life.
It is an amazing feature packed multi-media mini barebone system, which is well-specified
for home and business application. Besides possessing high-performance and
overclockability, the eX5 Mini Me incorporated Music On-Now Technology, OS un-reli-
ant CD and MP3 CD audio players with full LCM module and GUI interaction and 3G-
Te k cooling technology, making the system stable and ultra quiet. It is portable, high build
quality, stylish, versatile and user friendly.
[Key Features]
Portable:
Space Saving, Easy to place, Light Chassis, Mini, Cube-sized
High Build Quality :
Neat cable layout, 3G-Tek cooling technology, Extremely quiet and cool design
Stylish:
Well-designed software GUI, Sliding CD-ROM front plate
Versatile :
Multimedia center, Music On-Now, Home entertainment, LAN gaming box
User Friendly:
System Information on LCM, Alarm Clock , Easy Assembly, Front I/O plug-in
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1.2 Package Listackage List
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System includes:
- eX5 Chassis
- eX5 Series Motherboard
- 200W or 250W Power supply
- 3G-Tek cooling tube
- 7-in-1 Flash Card Reader
- Music On-Now utility
- LCM display
- CD-ROM IDE cable
Accessories:
1. 3G-Tek cooling kit : CPU heatsink x 1
2. HDD IDE cable x 1
3. S-ATA cable x 1
4. S-ATA Power cable x 1
5. System Power cord x 1
6. Motherboard manual x 1
7. eX5 Mini Me series – Installation guide x 1
8. eX5 Mini Me series – Software CD x 1
9. Tool Kit x 1
10. Installation Kit (screw, cable tie …etc.) x 1

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Optional Features:
Speaker Set
eX5 Mini Me
Backbag
(Different types for selection)

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3G-Tek : Integrated Cooling Technology
eX5 Mini Me patented cooling system which combines copper heatsink, silent smart fan
and intelligent docking, keeping eX5 amazingly cool, stable and ultra quiet; easy
assembly.
Music On-Now & Mini Me LCM
Supports O.S un-reliant CD and MP3 audio players with LCM module and GUI
interaction; application program various music sources (HDD, CD-ROM, and USB); for
selection full access to play-list, alarm clock settings, USDM, Magic Screen, and Magic
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Note: a 3 1/2” HDD is hidden in the chassis.
3 1/2” bay Card Reader
DJ (Music On-Now) mode
Power button
Microhone connector
Earphone connector
with pre-amplifier
USB2.0
connector x 2
1394A
connector
PS/2 Mouse connector
Keyboard connector
- LCM Display Panel and
Music ON-Now control
- eX5 Windows GUI AP
5 1/4” bay
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM
Power (Resume) button
AGP slot
Power Supply
COM port
1394A connector
Printer port
SPDIF Coaxical
out-put
SPDIF Optical
out-put
VGA port USB 2.0
connector x 4
AC97 5.1
Channel
PCI slot
RJ45 LAN
connector
Connectivity:
Model: eX5-300S
eX5-300N
eX5-300SR
eX5-300NR
[Front view ]
[Rear view ]
Power cord
connector
Model: eX5-300S
eX5-320S
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Model: eX5-320S
eX5-320N
[Front View]
Door Switch
DJ (Music On-Now) Mode
Power button
Note: The control buttons are located on top of front panel for 320 series
products.
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