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9Connecting a Digital FP as a multi-display to the PL3000 seriesYou can use a DVI-D/RGB splitter cable (type: CA7-CBLCVDVI-D/RGB-01) to connect two mo

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-393.9.1 Voltage / Fan / Temperature / Backlight / Watchdog Timer / Soft Mirror• The Temperature, FAN, and Soft Mirro

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-403.9.2 SMARTItem OperationDevice No.Displays the number assigned to the hard disk/SSD/CF card to be monitored.ModelD

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-41SSD/CF StatusSelecting [SSD/CF Status] displays the [SSD/CF Status] dialog box, which allows confirmation of remai

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-423.9.3 BatteryItem OperationName Displays the monitoring item.StatusSpecifies the item to be monitored. The status o

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-43• Do not install the battery driver when a battery unit is not mounted; otherwise, the Battery Unit Disconnected E

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-443.10 Displayed Messages Error/Alert Pop-up MessagesWhen an error/alert occurs while the “Popup Message” option is

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-45 Messages Displayed on the Event Viewer ScreenThe error types/locations shown by the Event Viewer are as follows.

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-46 Error/Alert Action• The data shown in the table's “” indicate the error/alert type/location.• The actions

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-47 Error Messages Displayed during Device Reading/WritingError CodeError MessageDecimal NumberHexadecimal Number953

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-483.11 Restrictions Supported Pro-Server FeaturesThe following table lists the features of the Pro-Server that are s

10(4) In the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Drive for Mobile tab, click [Graphics Properties].(5) In the properties window that appears, select t

4-14 Using Key Com-mands to Input Text and Operate Applications1. About KeyPad Module2. Features of KPM3. Using KPM to Operate Applications from Short

PL3000 Series Reference Manual4-24.1 About KeyPad ModuleKeyPad Module (hereafter referred to as “KPM”) is a keyboard module that is included with the

Chapter 4 Using Key Commands to Input Text and Operate Applications4-3• For details about each component of KPM and its function, refer to the followi

PL3000 Series Reference Manual4-44.2 Features of KPMKPM has function keys (F1/K to F20/*) and special function keys (PF1/A to PF20/~). These are used

Chapter 4 Using Key Commands to Input Text and Operate Applications4-54.2.3 Function key and special function key output by modeThe table below shows

PL3000 Series Reference Manual4-64.3 Using KPM to Operate Applications from Shortcuts4.3.1 Procedure for setting up shortcut keysAssign a key or key

Chapter 4 Using Key Commands to Input Text and Operate Applications4-7(4) Select the [Shortcut Key] tab. Press the function key or special function ke

PL3000 Series Reference Manual4-84.3.2 Scan Code ListEach key except for the [F/A] key can have key codes assigned to it for an application. Assign t

Chapter 4 Using Key Commands to Input Text and Operate Applications4-9 Function keys/Special function keys (Alpha mode)In Alpha mode, each function k

PL3000 Series Reference Manual4-104.4 Configuring the Keyboard LayoutKPM is configured so that it will operate normally with US keyboard layout. When

11 Multi-display function types TwinThis allows the same information to be displayed on two monitors. Intel® Dual Display Clone• Like the Twin type

Chapter 4 Using Key Commands to Input Text and Operate Applications4-11(3) When the [Text Services and Input Languages] dialog box appears, select [Ad

PL3000 Series Reference Manual4-12(5) When the [Text Services and Input Languages] dialog box appears again, select the language from [Default input

Chapter 4 Using Key Commands to Input Text and Operate Applications4-13(3) The [Add Input Locale] dialog box appears. Select a language from [Input lo

PL3000 Series Reference Manual4-144.4.3 Key combinations and key functions in Funciton modeBy combining F1 to F10, Shift, Ctrl, and Alt, you can crea

Chapter 4 Using Key Commands to Input Text and Operate Applications4-154.5 Restrictions• When inputting in Alpha mode with a keyboard that does not ha

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5-15 Troubleshooting1. Problems and Countermeasures2. Recovery ProcedureThis chapter describes the countermeasures for problems with the PL and the re

PL3000 Series Reference Manual5-25.1 Problems and CountermeasuresProblem Countermeasure and reference pageNothing appears on the screen. Is the power

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting5-3The OS does not operate properly.Is [Type] set to [Auto] in the IDE Channel / SATA Port setting?Did you connect a new hard

PL3000 Series Reference Manual5-4The OS does not operate properly.When I start the PL unit, a popup message saying "[Battery Unit Disconnect Err

12 Extended desktopYou can divide one desktop to be displayed on two monitors.• When using the TFT type or keypad type of the PL3000 series, if you u

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting5-5The touch panel does not respond even after the touch panel driver is installed.If the touch panel does not respond even a

PL3000 Series Reference Manual5-6When inputting text in KPM, the text output is different from the text label.Is the keyboard layout set to US? KPM i

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting5-75.2 Recovery Procedure5.2.1 PL with no Pre-installed OSRefer to the manual for the installed OS and recover the OS.When th

PL3000 Series Reference Manual5-8(5) After the Symantec Ghost™ starts, the [Question] dialog box will appear.“Partition sizes correct?”(6) The volume

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting5-9(7) The [Question] dialog box will appear. Press the [Yes] button. It will be reconfirmed that the data is all reset to th

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A-1A Appendices1. I/O Map2. Memory Map3. Interrupt Map4. License AgreementThis chapter describes the hardware configuration of the I/O map, memory map

PL3000 Series Reference ManualA-21 I/O MapAddress AT System Device System Device0000H-001FH DMA controller (8237)0020H-003FH Interrupt controller (82

AppendicesA-32Memory Map*1 The capacity allocated by “IGD-Memory Size” of the “Video (Intel IGD) Configuration” screen of the BIOS setting is 1MB.SMR

PL3000 Series Reference ManualA-43Interrupt MapAPIC MODEInterruptLevelDescription No.ExpansionSlotRemarkSettingChangeNMI Parity Error or I/O Channel

1-11 Setting Up Software1. Software Configuration2. Setting Up an HDD with no Pre-installed OS3. Setting Up an HDD with Pre-installed OS4. PL Dedicate

AppendicesA-5 DMA Channel ListDescriptionDMA 01234 Cascade to controller 1567For 8-bit transmissionFor 8-bit transmission

PL3000 Series Reference ManualA-64 License Agreement IN-fINITY soft Keyclick32Digital Electronics Corporation shall be in no case liable for any los

PL3000 Series Reference Manual1-21.1 Software ConfigurationIf you purchased a PL unit with the OS pre-installed, the software has been pre-installed.

Chapter 1 Setting Up Software1-31.2.2 Setting Up the PL Dedicated SoftwareDownload the necessary drivers and utility software from the Pro-face suppor

PL3000 Series Reference Manual1-4• When a LAN or a printer is added, you need to change the Windows® system configuration using the following procedu

Chapter 1 Setting Up Software1-51.3 Setting Up an HDD with Pre-installed OSIn the PL with pre-installed OS, the following software has been installed

PL3000 Series Reference Manual1-6 [Proface] Folder ConfigurationA [Proface] folder is prepared on the C drive. The following diagram describes the c

1NOTES(1) The copyrights to all programs and manuals included in the “PL3000” (hereinafter referred to as “PL”) are reserved by the Digital Electronic

Chapter 1 Setting Up Software1-7• The UPDD device driver has a driver to connect to USB devices built in by default setting.UPDD settings are disabled

PL3000 Series Reference Manual1-81.3.1 Setting Up OSSet up the Pre-installed OS in the PL unit. Windows® 2000 Setup ProcedureThis section describes

Chapter 1 Setting Up Software1-9(3) The [Regional Settings] screen will appear.After entering the data for your area, click the [Next] button.(4) The

PL3000 Series Reference Manual1-10(8) The [Network Settings] screen will appear. Choose whether to use typical or custom settings depending on your P

Chapter 1 Setting Up Software1-11 Windows® XP Setup ProcedureThis section describes the setup procedure for Windows® XP. The setting parameters vary

PL3000 Series Reference Manual1-12(4) The [What’s your computer’s name?] screen will appear. After entering the computer’s name, click [Next] to cont

Chapter 1 Setting Up Software1-131.4 PL Dedicated Software1.4.1 DriverSix types of dedicated PL drivers (AHCI, Chipset, Audio, Graphic Accelerator, LA

PL3000 Series Reference Manual1-14 LAN DriverThis is a driver for the IntelR Ethernet Controller.Installing the Ethernet Controller Driver enables L

Chapter 1 Setting Up Software1-151.4.2 Special Application Program FeaturesThe special programs designed for the PL unit are located in the following

PL3000 Series Reference Manual1-16 Backlight Brightness Adjustment: BlBright.cplBacklight brightness can be set to one of four levels: Level 0, Leve

2Information SymbolsThis manual uses the following icons:About Pre-installed OSThe following Operating Systems are provided as the Pre-installed OS fo

Chapter 1 Setting Up Software1-17 System Monitor Property: SmSRvCPL.cplThis program allows the user to set the notification method used in event of a

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2-12 System Setup1. System Setup Screen Operation2. System Parameters SettingThis chapter describes how to operate the system setup screen and how to

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-22.1 System Setup Screen OperationThis section describes the operation of the BIOS setup screen.(1) Connect a USB key

Chapter 2 System Setup2-3 BIOS Setup Screen ConfigurationMAIN)2-4 pageSpecify the drive/date.IDE Channel/SATA Port)2-5 pageDisplay the information fo

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-42.2 System Parameters SettingSelect the items to set up the system information. Here, we introduce the system parame

Chapter 2 System Setup2-5System MemoryShows the capacity of the “System Memory”.Extended Memory Shows the capacity of the “Extended Memory”. It is the

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-6Multi Sector TransfersSpecifies the number of sectors per block, which are transferred to the memory. When [Type] is

Chapter 2 System Setup2-72.2.2 AdvancedProcessor ConfigurationPoint the cursor to [Advanced Processor Configuration] and press the [Enter] Key to go t

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-8DMI Event LoggingPoint the cursor to [DMI Event Logging] and press the [Enter] Key to go to the DMI event logging se

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Chapter 2 System Setup2-9CMOS Time Not SetSummary ScreenSpecifies whether the configuration information of the running system (Summary Screen) is disp

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-10 Processor ConfigurationSpecifies the settings for the CPU. Point the cursor to [Processor Configuration] on the [

Chapter 2 System Setup2-11 CPU Thermal ConfigurationSpecifies the settings for the CPU temperature monitoring. Point the cursor to [CPU Thermal Confi

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-12 Power-ON ConfigurationSpecifies the PL operations at power-on. Point the cursor to [Power-ON Configuration] on th

Chapter 2 System Setup2-13Power On BeepSpecify whether to sound a “beep” upon system boot-up.[Enabled] Sounds at start-up.[Disabled] Does not sound at

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-14 Video (Intel IGD) ConfigurationSpecifies graphic-related settings. Point the cursor to [Video (Intel IGD) Configu

Chapter 2 System Setup2-15DVMT 3.0 ModeSpecifies the form of the memory used by the graphic in the chipset.When the IGD #0 is [Disabled], this option

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-16 Cache Memory ConfigurationSpecifies the parameters for the cache memory. Point the cursor to the [Cache Memory] o

Chapter 2 System Setup2-17Cache Base 512-640kSpecifies the cache set-up for the Base Memory, 512 ~ 620k.[uncached] Does not cache the System BIOS area

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-18 Integrated Device ConfigurationSpecifies the settings for the integrated devices. Point the cursor to [Integrated

43.4.2 Setup Procedure...3-163.5 Checking the Error Log

Chapter 2 System Setup2-19AHCI ConfigurationSpecifies whether to use the AHCI mode for SATA. When [SATA Operational Mode] is [Compatible], this option

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-20 I/O Device ConfigurationSpecifies the address and interrupt level of the I/O ports. Point the cursor to the [I/O

Chapter 2 System Setup2-21 PCI ConfigurationSpecifies the PCI IRQ parameters. Point the cursor to the [PCI Configuration] on the [Integrated Device C

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-22 PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource ExclusionSpecifies the IRQ resource to be reserved for the ISA interrupt.Point the curso

Chapter 2 System Setup2-23 USB Controller ConfigurationSpecifies the USB controller options. Point the cursor to [USB Controller Configuration] on th

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-24USB Controller #3Specifies whether to use the USB controller 3.When [USB Controller #0], [USB Controller #1] or [US

Chapter 2 System Setup2-25 DMI Event LoggingSpecifies the parameters related to DMI event logging. Point the cursor to the [DMI Event Logging] on the

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-26Clear all DMI event logsSpecifies whether all the recorded DMI event logs need to be deleted.[No] Does not delete e

Chapter 2 System Setup2-272.2.3 SecuritySet User Password / Set Supervisor PasswordAllows a password to be set with a maximum of 8 characters. When a

PL3000 Series Reference Manual2-282.2.4 BootSpecifies an order for boot-up devices. The boot-up devices are specified in the Boot priority order list

5Chapter 5 Troubleshooting5.1 Problems and Countermeasures ... 5-25.2 Recovery Proce

Chapter 2 System Setup2-292.2.5 ExitExit Saving ChangesPoint the cursor to the [Exit Saving Changes] on the [Exit] menu and press the [Enter] Key, the

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3-13 PL Monitoring Features1. RAS Features2. Setting Menus3. Monitoring the PL Status4. Checking the Status of the PL Being Monitored5. Checking the E

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-23.1 RAS Features3.1.1 RAS Features Errors/Alerts which can be Detected by RAS FeaturesRAS, which stands for Reliabi

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-3• An administrator Authentication is required for executing SMART Monitoring.• PL units do not support monitoring o

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-4 Error/Alert NotificationAlso, when either the one of the above mentioned error/alert occurs, or an external signal

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-5 RAS Feature Overview*1 Be sure to adjust these settings according to your system’s specifications.*2 Output via t

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-6 LED Indicator External Input SignalsThe PL’s RAS interface connector uses the following input signals.• General-P

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-7 External Output SignalThe PL’s RAS interface connector uses the following output signals.• General-Purpose Output

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-8The System Monitor property can be used to enable or disable any of these output signals.Rated Voltage DC12V to 24VM

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Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-93.2 Setting MenusMonitoring the PL Status) Description (page3-11)) Setup Procedure (page3-11)Checking the Status of

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-10Monitoring Errors from a Remote Server) Description (page3-20)) System Configuration (page3-21)) Monitoring using P

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-113.3 Monitoring the PL Status3.3.1 DescriptionBefore starting the setup procedure, specify the items you want to mo

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-12(3) Check [Enable].(4) For [Error Action], check [Buzzer] and [PopupMessage].Enter the character string you want to

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-13• System Monitor also operates as Windows’s Services. When System Monitor applications do not start, the System Mo

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-143.3.3 When an Error Occurs(1) A buzzer sounds and a pop-up message is displayed.(2) An “×” mark appears on the icon

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-153.3.4 When an Alert Occurs(1) A buzzer sounds and a pop-up message is displayed.(2) An “×” mark appears on the ico

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-163.4 Checking the Status of the PL Being Monitored3.4.1 DescriptionCheck the status of the PL being monitored with t

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-173.5 Checking the Error Log List3.5.1 DescriptionCheck the location and action of the previous error/alert on the E

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-183.5.2 Setup Procedure(1) Select [Control Panel] - [Administrative Tools] - [Event Viewer] to display the Event View

7Setup operation flowThe following shows the flow of the setup operation from the purchase of the PL to the completion of the required setup before us

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-19(3) The [Event Properties] screen appears.The error message is displayed in the [Description] area.

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-203.6 Monitoring Errors/Alerts from a Remote Server3.6.1 DescriptionMonitor and control the System Monitor/RAS featur

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-213.6.2 System ConfigurationThe system employing this feature is configured as illustrated below.Server PCClient PLE

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-22The status of the System Monitor/RAS feature is transferred to the Pro-Server via Ethernet from the System-Monitor.

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-23 List of Device Addresses*1 When monitoring the voltage with the device monitor, the unit is “mV”.*2 When monitor

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-24 Bit Assign of Error Event, and Error MaskValue to be WrittenOperationDecimal Number Hexadecimal Number1 0001 Shut

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-253.6.3 Monitoring using Pro-Server with Pro-Studio or Pro-Server EX Setting Up the Client PL(1) Double-click [Syst

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-26 Setting Up the Server PC(1) On the server PC, download the software from the Pro-face support site “Otasuke Pro!”

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-273.7 Restarting/Shutting Down the PL from a Remote Server3.7.1 DescriptionRestart or shut down the PL unit from a s

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-28 Starting/Shutting Down the PL from the Standby or Sleep ModeTo start/shut down the PL from the standby or sleep m

8 PL with pre-installed OS1Connect peripheral devices and wiring to the PL unit. Connect a USB keyboard (commercially available).PL3000 Series Hardwa

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-293.8 Setup Guide for the system monitor propertyThe System Monitor Property allows you to specify PL items you want

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-30The following shows the default settings of each feature.O: Setting available X: Setting not available —: Not supp

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-313.8.1 Voltage / Fan / Temperature / Backlight / DIN0 / DIN1• The Voltage, Fan, Temperature, Backlight and DIN1 tab

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-323.8.2 SMARTItem OperationEnableWhen this option is checked, monitoring of SMART starts.Alert ActionSpecifies the ac

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-333.8.3 Remote RASItem OperationEnable When this option is checked, the remote RAS feature starts.Throw device Speci

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-343.8.4 Watchdog TimerItem OperationEnable When this option is checked, the Watchdog Timer is enabled.Timeout(sec.);

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-353.8.5 Remote resetItem OperationEnable When this option is checked, the Remote Reset is enabled.

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-363.8.6 BatteryItem OperationEnable When this option is checked, the Battery Monitoring is enabled.Error ActionSpecif

Chapter 3 PL Monitoring Features3-37When the setting items are specified, the battery performs error actions as shown below.• The [Battery] tab is dis

PL3000 Series Reference Manual3-383.9 Setup Guide for the System Monitor ScreenYou can check the status of the PL being monitored.Click the tab of th