fit-PC Slim Quick Start Guide

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Package contents:
x This guide
x fit-PC Slim computer
x 12V DC power supply
x AC cord with North American standard plug
x WiFi antenna (some models)

You may need additionally:

x Display with VGA input
x USB keyboard and mouse
x AC cord (“kettle lead”) for your country or an adapter to a North American plug
x Active PC Speakers with 3.5” plug

Connecting fit-PC Booting from CDROM

x Turn off the display and connect it to the VGA x Connect USB CDROM to any USB port of fit-PC Slim
connector x Enter BIOS Setup
x Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to USB x Select Basic CMOS Configuration
connectors x Set Boot 1st: CDROM
x Plug the speakers to line-out jack x Press ESC
x Plug Ethernet cable into Ethernet connector x Select Write to CMOS and Exit
x Mount WiFi Antenna on SMA connector by turning
clockwise repeatedly until the antenna holds firm
Booting from internal hard disk
x Connect power supply to AC cord and plug cord into
AC outlet. Plug DC plug into fit-PC DC in jack x Enter BIOS Setup
x Select Basic CMOS Configuration
Booting Linux x Set Boot 1st: Drive C:
x Press ESC
Applies to fit-PC Slim Linux
When fit-PC powers up it displays Grub menu to select booting x Select Write to CMOS and Exit
either Ubuntu or Gentoo. If no selection is made, Ubuntu will
boot. Booting over Ethernet
Ubuntu login x Setup a PXE server on your LAN
Username: fit x Connect Ethernet cable to fit-PC Slim
Password: 111111 x Enter BIOS Setup
Gentoo login x Select Custom Configuration
Username: root x Select Etherboot: Enabled
Password: 111111 x Press Esc
x Select Write to CMOS and Exit
Booting Windows XP
Applies to fit-PC Slim XP Installing Hard Disk
On first power-up you will be guided through Windows Welcome
Applies to fit-PC Slim Diskless & fit-PC Slim Barebones
procedure which is self-explanatory. The Windows XP serial
x Open 2 Phillips screws on the back panel of the fit-PC
number can be found on the Windows XP label at the bottom of
Slim and take off front panel
your fit-PC.
x Place a HDD in bay and firmly connect the IDE cable
x Replace the front panel and tighten the screws
Entering BIOS Setup
Turn off fit-PC.
Turn on while holding down the DEL key.
 fit-PC Slim supports Etherlink for BIOS updating over Ethernet
x Install TFTP Server on your host PC (eg tftpd32, see
Replacing Hard Disk www.fit-pc.com/wiki)
x Open 2 Phillips screws on the back panel of the fit-PC x Download the fit-PC Slim BIOS to your host PC
Slim and take off front panel x Enter BIOS Setup
x Disconnect the IDE cable by pushing a blunt x Select Start Etherlink
screwdriver behind the IDE cable and rocking it gently x Select Configure
until IDE cable disconnects x Select Set IP address of the tftp server and enter host
x Pull out HDD PC IP address
x Place a new HDD in bay and firmly connect IDE cable x Select Set bios image file name and enter the file
x Replace the front panel and tighten the screws name of the BIOS you downloaded before
x Select Return to main menu
Updating BIOS x Select Download bios image
x Select Quit Etherlink and reboot
Warning: Updating BIOS is a risky procedure that may make
your fit-PC Slim unusable. Do not do this unless CompuLab
advises you to.

Warranty and RMA

x CompuLab guarantees products against defects in workmanship and material for a period of 12 months from the date of
shipment.
x 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.
x 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:
x fit-PC serial number
x Name of purchaser
x Address
x 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

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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.