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Viglen BX110
Chassis Product
Guide
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CE Marking
As we begin the 21st century, European standards are being harmonised across borders. If products comply to the
same standards in all European countries, product exporting and importing is made simple - paving our way to a
common market. If you buy a product with a 'CE' mark on it (shown below), on the box, in the manual, or on the
guarantee - it complies to the currently enforced directive(s).
Introduction to EMC
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) is the term used to describe certain issues with RF (Radio Frequency) energy.
Electrical items should be designed so they do not interfere with each other through RF emissions. E.g. If you turn on
your microwave, your television shouldn't display interference if both items are CE marked to the EMC directive.
If emitted RF energy is not kept low, it can interfere with other electrical circuitry - E.g. Cars Automatic Braking
Systems have been known to activate by themselves while in a strong RF field. As this has obvious repercussions
ALL electrical products likely to cause RF related problems have to be 'CE' marked from 1st January 1996 onwards.
If a product conforms to the EMC directive, not only should its RF emissions be very low, but its immunity to RF
energy (and other types) should be high. The apparatus has to resist many 'real world' phenomena such as static
shocks and mains voltage transients.
Viglen’s Environment laboratory
To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is
Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters. We
have made every effort to guarantee that each computer leaving our factory complies fully to the correct standards.
To ensure the computer system maintains compliance throughout its functional life, it is essential you follow these
guidelines.
Install the system according to Viglen’s instructions
If you open up your Viglen System:
Keep internal cabling in place as supplied.
Ensure the lid is tightly secured afterwards
Do not remove drive bay shields unless installing a 'CE' marked peripheral in its place
The clips or ‘bumps' around the lips of the case increase conductivity - do not remove or damage.
Do not remove any ferrite rings from the L.E.D cables.
Only use your Viglen computer with 'CE' marked peripherals
This system has been tested in accordance with European standards for use in residential and light industrial areas-
this specifies a 10 meter testing radius for emissions and immunity. If you do experience any adverse affects that
you think might be related to your computer, try moving it at least 10 meters away from the affected item. If you still
experience problems, contact Viglen’s Technical Support department who will put you straight through to an EMC
engineer - s/he will do everything possible to help. If modifications are made to your Viglen computer system, it might
breach EMC regulations. Viglen take no responsibility (with regards to EMC characteristics) of equipment that has
been tampered with or modified.
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Please note
The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 95, CE, MS-DOS and OS/2 are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. i386, i486, Pentium, Pentium Pro and MMX are
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. JAC-UP, Contender, Dossier, Vig, Viglen,
and Envy are trademarks of Viglen Limited. Genie and Contender are registered
trademarks of Viglen Limited.
Copyright and Patents
This manual and all accompanying software and documentation are copyrighted and all
rights reserved. This product, including software and documentation, may not, in whole
or in part, be copied, photocopied, translated or reduced to any electronic or machine-
readable form, without prior written consent except for copies retained by the purchaser
for backup.
© Copyright 2001 Viglen Limited
All Rights Reserved
Viglen BX110 – Chassis Product Guide Version 1.0
Printed in the United Kingdom
Liability
No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to this
documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. As a result the documentation is licensed as is, and you, the licensee, are
assuming the entire risk as to its quality and performance. The vendor reserves the right
to revise this operation manual and all accompanying software and documentation and
to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organisation of
the revision or change.
In no event will the vendor be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, the
vendor shall not have liability for any hardware, software or data stored or used with the
product, including the costs of repairing, replacing or recovering such hardware,
software or data.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol clears. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not use this product near water.
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.
6. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local
power company.
7. Do not rest anything on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons
will walk on the cord.
8. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating
of the equipment plugged into extension cord does not exceed the extension cord
ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electronic shocks. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. To avoid electronic shocks, do not open the cover. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personal under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for
service.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Chassis overview 5
Chapter 2: Controls, connectors and Indicators 6
Front panel 6
Control panel buttons 7
Chapter 3: Removing and installing components 8
Before you begin 8
Warnings 8
Tools and supplies needed 9
Gaining access to the system motherboard 9
Removing the cover 9
Replacing the cover 10
Removing the Hard Disk Drive(s) 11
Installing the Hard Disk Drive(s) 12
Installing 5 ¼“ device(s) 13
Replacing the Chassis fan(s) 14
Contacting Viglen 16
Notes
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Chapter 1: Chassis Overview
The galvanised metal chassis minimises EMI and radio frequency interference (RFI).
The removable access cover is attached to the chassis with two screws (can be
secured with locking handle) and provides easy access to the S845WD1-E Motherboard
and power supply
Figure 1: Overview of BX110 Chassis Components
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Chapter 2: Controls, connectors and Indicators
Front panel
Figure 2: Overview of BX110 Front Panel
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Control Panel Buttons
There are two push-button buttons located on the front of the chassis; these are a reset
button and a power on/off button, shown in Figure 2.
RESET: The reset switch reboots the system.
POWER: This is the main power switch, which is used to apply or turn off the main
system power. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but
keeps standby power supplied to the system.
Control Panel LEDs
The control panel provides system activity information. LEDs indicate power on and
hard disk drive activity. The control panel also includes a main power button and a
system reset button.
HDD: On the BX110 System, this light indicates IDE Hard drive activity when flashing.
Chassis Back Panel
The input/output connectors are accessible at the back panel of the chassis.
NOTE: The mouse and keyboard can’t be plugged into either of the PS/2 connectors.
Power to the computer should be turned off before a keyboard or mouse is
connected or disconnected.
I/O Ports
The I/O ports are colour coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification.
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Chapter 3: Removing and installing components
This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing replaceable and/or
upgradeable components in the Viglen BX110 System. Before performing the
procedures, be sure to familiarise yourself with the following “Before You Begin”
information.
Before You Begin
Warnings and Cautions
Read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notes in this guide and the
documentation referenced and supplied with the system. If the additional
instructions supplied with the system are inconsistent with these instructions,
contact the supplier to find out how you can ensure that your system meets safety
and regulatory requirements.
WARNINGS
This chapter is intended for qualified technical personnel with
experience installing and configuring systems.
SYSTEM POWER ON/OFF: The Power button on the system front panel
DOES NOT remove AC power to the system. Some circuitry in the
system may continue to operate even though the front panel Power
button is off. Always disconnect the power cord from the AC power
source or wall outlet before performing any of the procedures in this
guide. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or equipment
damage.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS, POWER SUPPLY: Hazardous voltage,
current, and energy levels are present inside the power supply. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside the power supply; servicing should
be done by technically qualified personnel.
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HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS, DEVICES, AND CABLES: Hazardous
electrical conditions may be present on power, telephone, and
communication cables. Press the Power button to turn off the system
and disconnect the power cord from the AC power source,
telecommunications systems, networks, and modems attached to the
system before removing the cover. Otherwise, personal injury or
equipment damage can result.
CAUTION
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) AND ESD PROTECTION: Perform
the procedures in this chapter only at an
electrostatic discharge (ESD)
workstation since the system components can be extremely sensitive to
ESD. If no such station is available, you can reduce the risk of electrostatic
discharge ESD damage by doing the following:
• Wear an antistatic wrist strap and attach it to a metal part of the system.
• Touch the metal on the system chassis before touching the system
components.
• Keep part of your body in contact with the metal system chassis to dissipate
the static charge while handling the components.
• Hold the system components (especially boards) only by the edges.
• Place the system components on a grounded, static-free surface.
• Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the component wrapper.
• Do not slide the components over any surface.
Tools and Supplies Needed
1. Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver (number 1 and 2 bit)
2. Flat-head screwdriver (3/16-inch)
3. Jumper removal tool or needle nosed pliers
4. Pen or pencil
5. Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
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Gaining access to the System Motherboard
Removing the Cover
This procedure describes how to remove the side cover from the system for the first
time. Before proceeding, be sure you are thoroughly familiar with the information in
“Before You Begin” at the front of this chapter.
1. Locate and remove the two screws from the edge of the side panel, which has the
handle.
2. Grasping the handle on the side panel, gently slide the chassis cover away from the
front panel of the system.
Replacing the Cover
This procedure describes how to replace the side panel on the system. Before
proceeding, be sure you are thoroughly familiar with the information in “Before You
Begin” at the front of this chapter.
1. Position the side cover on the open end of the chassis with the edge closest to the
handle facing the back panel of the system.
2. Grasp the back edge of the cover and simultaneously push from the back edge until
the front edge of the cover meets the system front panel.
3. The side panel can be secured by one of two ways:
a. Screwing the side panel into the chassis with the two screws removed earlier
to gain entry to the motherboard
b. Simply leaving the side panel on the system without screwing it in, as the side
panel locks in place. For added security this panel can be locked by using the
supplied key, to prevent unauthorized access.
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Figure 3: Attaching side panel to the BX110 Chassis
Removing the Hard Drive(s)
Before proceeding, be sure you are thoroughly familiar with the information in “Before
You Begin” at the front of this chapter. To remove a Hard Drive follow these steps:
1. The hard disk Carrier must be removed to allow access to the hard drive.
2. Disconnect any cables which are attached to the hard disk such as power and data
cables.
3. The hard disk carrier is removed by pushing the lever located just above the carrier.
4. Slide out the hard drive carrier.
5. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the four screws that attach the drive to the
carrier
6. Pull the drive from the carrier
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Figure 4: Removing and installing the hard disk carrier in the chassis
Installing the Hard Drive(s)
Before proceeding, be sure you are thoroughly familiar with the information in “Before
You Begin” at the front of this chapter. Hard Drives need to be installed into the hard
disk carriers of the system in order to function; this is achieved in the following way:
NOTE: This procedure assumes that the hard drives have been removed from the
carrier as described in the previous “Removing the Hard Drives” procedure.
1. Place the hard drive within the carrier
2. Align and place the hard drive within the carrier in an empty slot, with the SCSI
or IDE connector facing away from the chassis fan in the carrier.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver and four screws to securely attach the disk carrier to
the drive.
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4. Place the carrier into the chassis and push the lever to securely lock the carrier in
place.
Installing 5¼ Inch Devices
Before proceeding, be sure you are thoroughly familiar with the information in “Before
You Begin” at the front of this chapter.
Installing 5¼ inch devices in the chassis is a two fold step:
1. The top part of the front panel needs to be removed; this is done by pressing two
buttons on either side of the front panel as shown overleaf.
Figure 5: Removal of the top front panel for access to the 5¼ inch bays
2. Secondly each device to go in the bays must be secured to plastic slide rails
supplied with the system, this allows peripherals to be removed quickly from the
system should the need arise and is also part of the chassis tool-less design. The
slide rails are attached to devices as shown below.
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Figure 6: Attaching slide rails to 5 ¼ “ devices
Once the slide rails are attached the peripheral can be slid into the chassis from the
front. Attach any SCSI or IDE and power cables as necessary for the device to function
when installed in the chassis.
Replace the front panel onto the chassis once all devices have been installed.
Replacing the Chassis Fans
In the unlikely event that the chassis fans fail, it is imperative that they are replaced as
soon as possible, to keep the system cool and at operational efficiency.
Before proceeding, be sure you are thoroughly familiar with the information in “Before
You Begin” at the front of this chapter.
Each of the chassis fans is located in fan holder clips, one just below the power supply
unit and the other behind the hard disk cage.
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Figure 7: Installation of fans into their respective holders
When replacing chassis fans please ensure that the fan located in the hard drive caddy
will blow air over the hard drives while the one located at the rear of the chassis below
the Power Supply sucks air out of the system and blows it out the rear. This is essential
to maintain an optimum operating environment in the system.
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Contacting Viglen
Viglen Technical Support Tel: 020 8758 7050,
Fax: 020 8758 7097,
E-mail: technical@viglen.co.uk
Viglen's Internet Website http://www.viglen.co.uk
The Viglen BBS service 020 8758 7095
Viglen Service Centre Tel: 020 8991 3582
Fax: 020 8758 7085,
E-mail: [email protected]
Account Sales: Call the department appropriate to your business sector.
Education: Tel: 020 8758 7170
Fax: 020 8566 7105
E-mail: education@viglen.co.uk
Schools: Tel: 020 8758 7027
Fax: 020 8758 7417
E-mail: [email protected]
Corporate: Tel: 020 8758 7172
Fax: 020 8566 8930
E-mail: [email protected]
Public Sector: Tel: 020 8758 7079
Fax: 020 8566 8931
E-mail: public@viglen.co.uk
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Notes
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