DT Research DT166LX Basic Operation Guide

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Basic Operation Guide

DT Research DT166LX

The DT Research DT166LX is a robust embedded controller/system device that combines a slim construction with powerful processing capabilities. Its compact and versatile design makes it suitable for various computing needs, from industrial automation and digital signage to medical applications and point-of-sale systems.

The DT166LX is powered by the AMD Geode™ processor, providing high-integration and energy-efficient performance. Its fanless construction ensures reliable operation in challenging environments.

The device features an optimal set of I/O ports, including VGA, Network (10/100 BaseT Ethernet), four USB ports (either 1.1 or 2.0 depending on the model), and audio ports. Its memory and storage capabilities can range from 64MB to 8GB of flash memory and 128MB to 1GB of RAM.

DT Research DT166LX

The DT Research DT166LX is a robust embedded controller/system device that combines a slim construction with powerful processing capabilities. Its compact and versatile design makes it suitable for various computing needs, from industrial automation and digital signage to medical applications and point-of-sale systems.

The DT166LX is powered by the AMD Geode™ processor, providing high-integration and energy-efficient performance. Its fanless construction ensures reliable operation in challenging environments.

The device features an optimal set of I/O ports, including VGA, Network (10/100 BaseT Ethernet), four USB ports (either 1.1 or 2.0 depending on the model), and audio ports. Its memory and storage capabilities can range from 64MB to 8GB of flash memory and 128MB to 1GB of RAM.

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BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
DT166LX
Embedded Controller/
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Note: The actual package contents may vary depending on the conguraon acquired.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for acquiring the latest addion to DT Research
s line of Embedded Controller/ System
devices
the DT166LX, featuring a slim yet robust construcon powered by the AMD Geode™
processor and providing complete soluons for a variety of compung needs. The DT166LX
supports major embedded operang systems as well as Windows XP. The user is oered a choice
of soware soluons on a plaorm characterized by the following:
High-integraon and energy-ecient processor technology
Robust, fanless construcon for reliable operaon
Cost-eecve compung in compact and versale packaging
Package Contents
DT166LX
AC/DC Power Adapter
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THE DT166LX
Powering ON and OFF
The Power Buon is located in the front of the DT166LX. The Power Buon may be congured to
funcon dierently depending on the power opons of the operang system. In general, to turn the
DT166LX on, push and release the Power Buon on the front bezel. The adjacent power LED will be
lit (blue) and the corresponding interface will be displayed on the display monitor.
To turn o the device, again depending on soware operang system, push and release the Power
Buon or use a soware shutdown interface. In the event of system lockup, the Power Buon may
be used to perform a reset on the device. To do that, push and hold the Power Buon for at least 4
seconds. The system will shut down and all unsaved work may be lost. Pushing on the Power Buon
again will restart the device.
Device Ports
The DT166LX features an opmal set of I/O ports while preserving the compact size of the
structure. The VGA, Network (10/100 BaseT Ethernet), and Power ports are supplemented by a set
of four (4) USB 1.1 (GX) or USB 2.0 (LX) and Audio ports.
Memory and Storage
The DT166LX may be available in memory conguraons ranging from 64MB of ash memory
to 8GB of ash. Depending on base soware conguraon, the user may use the internal ash
memory of the DT166LX for user
s installed soware and storage. The user may also supplement
storage space with USB-based peripherals such as ash disks, disk drives, etc. RAM capacity ranges
from 128MB to 1GB, depending on the processor plaorm (LX or GX).
VESA Mounng Bracket Installaon Guide for DT166
It is quite simple to mount the DT166LX to VESA adapters or LCD monitors using the external
mounng bracket.
OPTIONS
The DT166LX is designed to work with a range of custom and o-the-shelf opons to enhance its
applicability for various deployments.
USB-to-Serial and USB-to-PS/2 adapters
Bracket and Cable for Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Mounng
Internal (LX, miniPCI) and External (GX, USB) wireless LAN (WLAN) adapters
Short VGA cable for connecon to mounted display
External bracket for mounng the DT166LX to VESA adapters and LCD monitors (see mounng
process above)
Precauons
Always exercise care when operang and handling the DT166LX.
Never disassemble any poron of the enclosure. It will void any product warranty on the
DT166LX.
Do not use any AC/DC adapter other than the one provided with the device or acquired from the
manufacturer or its partners.
In the unlikely event that smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately power
down th
e DT166LX and disconnect all power sources. Please report the problem to your device
provider immediately.
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DT Research DT166LX Basic Operation Guide

Type
Basic Operation Guide

DT Research DT166LX

The DT Research DT166LX is a robust embedded controller/system device that combines a slim construction with powerful processing capabilities. Its compact and versatile design makes it suitable for various computing needs, from industrial automation and digital signage to medical applications and point-of-sale systems.

The DT166LX is powered by the AMD Geode™ processor, providing high-integration and energy-efficient performance. Its fanless construction ensures reliable operation in challenging environments.

The device features an optimal set of I/O ports, including VGA, Network (10/100 BaseT Ethernet), four USB ports (either 1.1 or 2.0 depending on the model), and audio ports. Its memory and storage capabilities can range from 64MB to 8GB of flash memory and 128MB to 1GB of RAM.

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