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Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1
Introduction1
What’s Inside?1
Getting Started1
StepOne(ConnectYourDisplay)1
StepTwo(ConnectYourMouseandKeyboard)2
StepThree(ConnectYourExternalHardDrive)2
StepFour(ConnecttotheNetwork)2
StepFive(ConnectthePowerCord)2
StepSix(TurnYourComputerOn)2
Your Operating System2
openSUSELinux3
Windows7/83
Move Data Onto Your X7A Modular Computer3
Downloading/InstallingProgramsfromtheInternet3
InstallingProgramsfromaUSBThumbDrive3
InstallingProgramsfromaDVD/CD3
CopyingExistingFilestotheX7AModularComputer
fromanOlderPC3
Chapter 2 - External Components 5
Chassis Design5
Channels&Guides5
Attaching&Mounting6
Chapter 3 – Internal Components 7
The Classic Motherboard7
The Primary I/O Board and Secondary I/O Board7
The Dangers of Static Electricity8
Removing & Replacing Boards8
Turn Off Your X7A Modular Computer8
Restarting Your X7A Modular Computer8
Chapter 4 – BIOS Settings 9
Accessing the BIOS Settings9
Navigating the BIOS Menu9
Changing the Boot Device Priority9
Saving Your Settings and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility 10
Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting 11
Primary Checklist 11
Xi3 Modular Computers Hate These 12
Energy Saving Settings 12
Service & Support 13
Chapter 6 – Legal Stuff 15
Important Safety Information 15
Important Handling Information 15
Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights 16
Regulatory Information 16
Glossary 17
Corporate Information 17
Xi3Corporation’smissionistoprovideefficientand
low-maintenancetechnologicalsolutionsthatimprovelives
withminimalenvironmentalimpact.We’vedesignedthe
X7AModularComputertomeetthelatestENERGYSTAR
®
guidelinesforenergyefficiency.ENERGYSTARisaU.S.En-
vironmentalProtectionAgencyvoluntaryprogramtoreduce
energyconsumptionandpollution.Xi3computersareener-
gyefficientandcomewithdefaultENERGYSTARsettings
recommendedforoptimalenergysavings.Forspecifics,see
“EnergySavingSettings”onpage12ofthismanual.
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