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VivoPC Barebone

User Manual

Summary of Contents for VivoPC VC62B

Page 1: ...VivoPC Barebone User Manual ...

Page 2: ... A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Copyright 2016 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Circumstances may arise where because of a default on ASUS part or other liability you are entitled to recover damages from ASUS In each suc...

Page 3: ...ng a display panel 16 Connecting USB keyboard or mouse 17 Turning on your VivoPC 18 Turning off your VivoPC 19 Putting your VivoPC to sleep 19 Entering the BIOS Setup 19 Quickly enter the BIOS 20 Installing system components Installing memory modules 22 Installing storage devices 27 Installing 2 5 inch HDDs SSDs 27 Installing a 3 5 inch HDD 34 Appendix Safety information 40 Setting up your system ...

Page 4: ...PC barebone Appendicx This section includes notices and safety statements your VivoPC Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual some text are presented as follows IMPORTANT This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task NOTE This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks WARNING This message con...

Page 5: ...e items vary with your VivoPC package If the device or any of its components fail or malfunction during normal or proper use and it is still within the warranty period bring the device and the warranty card to you nearest ASUS Service Center Your VivoPC package contains the following items VivoPC Barebone Power cable AC power adapter Driver DVD 8 pcs screws Technical documentations ...

Page 6: ...6 VivoPC Barebone ...

Page 7: ...1 Getting to know your VivoPC ...

Page 8: ...removing the top cover turn off your VivoPC and disconnect the power cable and other peripherals Audio speakers Your VivoPC uses SonicMaster technology to provide hi fi sound quality with richer bass sounds straight from the built in audio speakers Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your VivoPC is accessing the internal storage drive ...

Page 9: ...one 9 Left side Air vents The air vents on the left side allow cooler air to enter your VivoPC chassis IMPORTANT For optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions ...

Page 10: ...s your VivoPC to read and write data to and from MMC SD cards Top cover lock latch Kensington security slot The top cover lock latch fastens the top cover on your VivoPC The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your VivoPC using Kensington security products USB 3 0 ports These Universal Serial Bus 3 0 USB 3 0 ports provide a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit s and are backward compatible with...

Page 11: ...oice narrations or simple audio recordings Digital audio out port S PDIF optical The Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF optical out port allows you to transfer digital audio from your VivoPC into an amplifier or your TV USB 2 0 ports The USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports are compatible with USB 2 0 1 1 devices such as keyboards mouse devices cameras and hard disk drives USB allows many devices...

Page 12: ... 10 cm away from any obstructions Power input DC 19V The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the VivoPC To prevent damage to the VivoPC always use the bundled power adapter WARNING The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body ...

Page 13: ...2 Using your VivoPC ...

Page 14: ... power adapter to your VivoPC A Connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter B Plug the AC power cord into a 100 V 240 V power source C Connect the DC power connector into your VivoPC s power DC input port NOTE The power adapter may vary in appearance depending on the model or region ...

Page 15: ...Rating output voltage 19 V IMPORTANT We strongly recommend that you use only the AC power adapter and cable that came with your VivoPC We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while using your VivoPC The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your VivoPC To disconnect your VivoPC from its main power supply unplug your VivoPC from the power socket ...

Page 16: ...r use with a DisplayPort to VGA adapter or HDMI to VGA adapter DVI connector use with an HDMI to DVI adapter NOTE The HDMI to DVI adapter DisplayPort to VGA adapter or HDMI to VGA adapter are each sold separately To connect a display panel to your VivoPC Connect a display cable either to the HDMI or DisplayPort port Connecting display via HDMI port Connecting display via DisplayPort port ...

Page 17: ...yboard and mouse to your VivoPC You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set To connect a keyboard and mouse to your VivoPC Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any of the USB 2 0 ports of your VivoPC Connecting keyboard or mouse via USB 2 0 port ...

Page 18: ...18 VivoPC Barebone Turning on your VivoPC Press the power button to turn on your VivoPC ...

Page 19: ...e VivoPC In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update WARNING Inappropr...

Page 20: ... turn your VivoPC back on then press F2 or Del during POST When your VivoPC is off disconnect the power cord from your VivoPC s power connector Reconnect the power cable and press the power button to turn on your VivoPC Press F2 or Del during POST NOTE POST Power On Self Test is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your PC ...

Page 21: ...3 Installing system components ...

Page 22: ... DIMMs for a maximum of 16 GB memory IMPORTANT You can only install 1 35V DDR3 SO DIMM to the VivoPC s DIMM slots NOTE Refer to http www asus com for the list of compatible DIMMs 4 Press down the latch at the rear panel to release the top cover To install or upgrade the memory modules 1 Turn off your VivoPC 2 Disconnect all cables and peripherals 3 Place the VivoPC on a flat and stable surface ...

Page 23: ... slide the DualBay adapter from the SATA connector then remove it from the drive bay NOTE The VivoPC barebone is shipped with an empty DualBay adapter by default If you wish to replace the DualBay adapter with a 3 5 inch HDD refer to the section Installing a 3 5 inch HDD for more information The Vivo DualBay adapter in this manual is for reference only ...

Page 24: ...is securely seated in place Repeat the same steps to install the other memory module IMPORTANT Always install into the lower slot first Memory HD Drive bay SO DIMM slot cover 8 Prepare the memory module 9 Release the screw that secures the SO DIMM slot cover A then pry the slot cover open B Serial ATA connector ...

Page 25: ...Barebone 25 11 Replace the SO DIMM slot cover A and secure it with the screw B you removed earlier 12 Replace the Vivo DualBay adapter into the drive bay then slide it towards the SATA connector SATA connector ...

Page 26: ...26 VivoPC Barebone 13 Replace the top cover then slide it towards the front of VivoPC to re attach 14 Lock the latch to securely fasten the top cover to the chassis ...

Page 27: ...ence only Installing 2 5 inch HDDs SSDs IMPORTANT Ensure to turn off your VivoPC and disconnect all cables and peripherals before installing any device or components To install 2 5 inch HDDs SSDs to the Vivo DualBay adapter 1 Place the VivoPC on a stable and flat surface 2 Press down the latch at the rear panel to release the top cover of the VivoPC 3 Slide the top cover towards the rear of VivoPC...

Page 28: ...lly slide the Vivo DualBay adapter away from the SATA connector then remove it from the drive bay 6 Place the Vivo DualBay adapter on a flat and stable surface 7 Release the screws on the rear of the Vivo DualBay adapter and set it aside Vivo DualBay adapter VivoPC ...

Page 29: ...ector on the lower part of the Vivo DualBay adapter then slide the 2 5 inch HDD SSD into the adapter s SATA connector as shown 8 Slide the top cover of the Vivo DualBay adapter towards the rear then remove the top cover and set it aside SATA connector HDD SSD SATA connector lower port on Vivo DualBay adapter 2 5 inch HDD SSD Vivo DualBay adapter ...

Page 30: ...upside down on top of the Vivo DualBay cover matching the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the top cover 11 Locate the screw slots at the bottom of the Vivo DualBay adapter then secure the 2 5 inch HDD SSD to the adapter using the bundled set of screws Top cover Screw holes top cover Screw holes 2 5 inch HDD SSD Front of top cover Second 2 5 inch HDD SSD ...

Page 31: ...SATA connector NOTE Ensure that the SATA connector of the HDD SSD on the top cover matches the SATA connector on the Vivo DualBay adapter and that the screw holes at the rear of the top cover matches the screw holes on the adapter as shown SATA connector Top cover and 2 5 inch HDD SSD assembly Screw holes top cover screw holes Vivo DualBay adapter Vivo DualBay adapter and 2 5 inch HDD SSD assembly...

Page 32: ... and 2 5 inch HDD SSD assembly to the Vivo DualBay adapter using the screws that you removed earlier in step 7 17 Place the Vivo DualBay adapter assembly into the VivoPC s drive bay then slide it towards the SATA connector to secure it in place ...

Page 33: ... 33 19 Lock the latch to securely fasten the top cover to the chassis 18 Replace the top cover then slide it towards the front of the VivoPC to re attach 20 Reconnect all cables and peripherals 21 Turn on your VivoPC ...

Page 34: ...5 inch HDD 1 Place the VivoPC on a flat and stable surface 2 Press down the latch at the rear panel to release the top cover of the VivoPC 3 Slide the top cover towards the rear of VivoPC until it is detached from the chassis 4 Remove the cover and set it aside ...

Page 35: ...en remove it from the drive bay 6 Remove the four black screws with rubber heads from the Vivo DualBay adapter then set it aside NOTE Use an appropriate tool such as a screw driver when performing this step 7 Prepare the 3 5 inch HDD Rubber head Black screw Vivo DualBay adapter VivoPC ...

Page 36: ...p of the drive bay to an orientation where the HDD s SATA connectors are aligned to the SATA connector in the VivoPC drive bay 10 Match the rubber heads with the four screw slots on the drive bay 11 Carefully place the Serial ATA HDD into the drive bay then slide the drive towards the SATA connector SATA connector Rubber head Rubber head Screw slot Black screw ...

Page 37: ...oPC Barebone 37 12 Ensure that the Serial ATA HDD is securely seated in place and the SATA connectors are connected properly 13 Replace the top cover then slide it towards the front of VivoPC to re attach ...

Page 38: ...38 VivoPC Barebone 15 Lock the latch to securely fasten the top cover to the chassis ...

Page 39: ...Appendix ...

Page 40: ...ronments with ambient temperatures between 0 C and 35 C If you use an extension cord make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system When the system is turned off a small amount of electrical cur...

Page 41: ...nded by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DO NOT throw the VivoPC in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste...

Page 42: ...xcept on the areas where the I O ports are located Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found t...

Page 43: ...ter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Declaration of Conformity R TTE directive 1999 5 EC Replaced i...

Page 44: ... 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 ...

Page 45: ...an Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must foll...

Page 46: ...plies with the requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC replaced in 2017 by RED 2014 53 EU of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz Ch01 th...

Page 47: ...ard and the power management feature is enabled by default The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energystar gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http www energ...

Page 48: ... http usa asus com Technical Support Support fax 1 812 284 0883 General support 1 812 282 2787 Online support http qr asus com techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contact http eu rma asus com sales Technical Support Telephone 49 2102 5789555 Support Fax 49 2102 959911 Online suppo...

Page 49: ...2 VM62 VM62N Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information 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 Represe...

Page 50: ...r VC62B Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information 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 Representati...

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