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Scala L3 

  

 

Specification 

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Specification 
 

 

 

 

CPU: 

AMD Socket AM2+ / AM3

 

 

 

Chipset: 

AMD 780G and SB700 

 

 

Graphics Controller: 

Integrated HD 3200  

 

RGB, DVI / HDMI 

 

Maximum resolution of 2048x1536 for VGA output 

 

Picture rotation 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees 

 

 

BIOS: 

8Mb Flash EEPROM with LAN Boot, PnP, ACPI, DMI 

 

 

Memory: 

Dual Channel memory Architecture 

 

1 x 200-pin SODIMM socket supporting up to 2GB of unbuffered 
non-ECC 800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules 

 

 

LAN 

Dual RTL 8111C, supporting 10/100/1Gb rates 

 

 

Audio: 

Realtek ALC662 plus integrated ATI 

 

 

Expansion: 

Single PCI Expansion supporting low power/Short PCI cards 

 

 

Primary Storage: 

One 3½” SATA II hard disk drive 

 

 

Optional Storage: 

One 2½” SATA Solid State HDD or One Disk On Module 

 

 

External I/O: 

Standard VGA connector 

 

Digital HDMI connector 

 

Digital DVI-D connector 

 

2 x eSATA connectors 

 

9-way Serial connector (16550 compatible) 

 

 2 x RJ-45 10/100/1Gb Base-T Ethernet LAN connector 

 

Line Out, MIC-in, Line-In/SPDIF 

 

4 x USB 2.0 connectors 

 

 

Indicators: 

Power On LED, Hard Drive Activity LED 

 

 

Control:  

Power Standby push button switch 

 

 

System Management: 

CPU & System temperature monitoring 

 

Voltage monitoring of CPU Core, DRAM, NB 

 

 

Power: 

12V DC Internal Power 

 

External power via OD5.5mm, ID2.5mm short Jack Socket * 
 

 

Typical Power Consumption: 60W based on 160Gb HDD, 2Gb RAM, 
AMD 5050e X2 CPU with XP professional running High CPU 
loading 

 

*Note: the plug should be no longer than 10mm long to avoid damaging the socket housing 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SCALA L3

Page 1: ...Page 1 Scala L3 Small Form Factor Player User Guide Document Reference Product User Guide Document Issue 1 0...

Page 2: ...l Connector 13 Upgrading Hardware 14 Warning 14 Upgrade Options 14 Outline Drawing 15 Adding Removing Mounting Brackets 16 Removing Fitting the Cover Lid 16 Replacing Fitting the Disk on Module 17 Rep...

Page 3: ...Technology Ltd Limitations of Liability In no event shall Blue Chip Technology be held liable for any loss expenses or damages of any kind whatsoever whether direct indirect incidental or consequenti...

Page 4: ...radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a resident...

Page 5: ...showing where the various connectors are located and their pin out details How to upgrade the system Bios Setup Maintenance details We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before at...

Page 6: ...I connector Alternatively a Realtek ALC662 6 HD device provides HD Audio via standard Audio ports Gigabit Ethernet is provided by the RTL 8111C device The unit is housed in a strong sheet steel enclos...

Page 7: ...A II hard disk drive Optional Storage One 2 SATA Solid State HDD or One Disk On Module External I O Standard VGA connector Digital HDMI connector Digital DVI D connector 2 x eSATA connectors 9 way Ser...

Page 8: ...ith light industrial usage 1 Due to mechanical parts if a hard drive is fitted the unit must not be powered on when the ambient temperature is less than 5 C Construction Painted zinc plated sheet stee...

Page 9: ...static build up before touching the electronics This should be repeated if the handling continues for any length of time If it is necessary to remove a board or electronic assembly place it into an an...

Page 10: ...the cable connects to the metal end bracket of the board or the enclosure and hence to earth It is recommended that round screened cables with a braided wire screen are used in preference to those wi...

Page 11: ...in poor signal quality The unit may be used free standing but it is recommended that it be securely mounted to avoid accidental damage The actual mounting details will vary depending upon the applica...

Page 12: ...Scala L3 Installation Page 12 External Connections Figure 1 External Connections Internal Connections Figure 2 Internal Connectors...

Page 13: ...ader labelled CLRTC on the processor board which is beside the SYSFAN and Front Panel connectors Remove the link shorting pins 1 and 2 and place it on pins 2 and 3 for about 5 10 seconds Remove the li...

Page 14: ...irflow through the unit and cause overheating problems Upgrade Options Due to the small footprint of the unit there are minimal options to upgradeable Changing the AMD CPU may require a BIOS upgrade f...

Page 15: ...Scala L3 Installation Page 15 Outline Drawing Figure 5 outline dimensions...

Page 16: ...ket s can be supplied The bracket will be attached as shown in Picture 2 above and to use remove the screws turn the bracket 180 then re insert the screws The bracket can be fitted to either end of th...

Page 17: ...off and on With Screws removed the cover lid can be lifted vertically to remove Fitting is the reverse process Replacing Fitting the Disk on Module If fitted the Disk On Module is fitted directly to t...

Page 18: ...tly to the base using these screws Replacing the On Off Switch Assembly The Power Switch is shown below Figure 11 Switch Assembly The switch is part of a utility cable loom which also contains two LED...

Page 19: ...ed to the internal cover plate a PCI extender card is fitted as shown below Figure 12 PCI riser This is held in place by two screws The completed assembly is inserted or removed vertically into the ch...

Page 20: ...refully aligning the edge connector of the card with the riser slot Figure 15 Adapter bracket tail The Internal cover plate has a small notch at its end to allow the Adapter bracket tail to pass throu...

Page 21: ...w Figure 17 PCI Card bracket This also helps prevent the bracket fouling on the front EMC gasket Once the Adapter card is fitted the three internal cover screws can be tightened so that the Adapter br...

Page 22: ...to the underside of the internal cover as shown below Figure 14 Optional Wi Fi The antenna is attached to the chassis as indicated in Figure 11 The Wi Fi is a USB device and the motherboard cable conn...

Page 23: ...to provide a level of operation suitable for the Scala application software The Scala Player is supplied with a factory fitted Microsoft Windows XP Professional or XP Embedded operating system all the...

Page 24: ...than is supported by the chassis Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices Use the arrow keys to select a specific item and press Enter...

Page 25: ...Throttling This menu can set a temperature where CPU throttling can occur This can be used to help prevent long term damage if the system temperature gets too hot Power User This menu allows VDIMM an...

Page 26: ...Page 26 CMOS Features This sub menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features such as the date and time Use the arrow up down keys to select an item then use the or keys to change the setting Adva...

Page 27: ...ll as the Boot Order When Enabled Quick Power On Self Test allows BIOS to skip certain tests during POST to speed boot time Advanced Chipset Features Options include being able to enable the HDMI Audi...

Page 28: ...control USB settings Serial Port addressing The Important setting in the Super IO page is Power On After power Fail When set to ON the unit will always turn on when power is applied to the unit The PC...

Page 29: ...t need to change any of these settings The SATA devices page allows configuring how SATA devices are handled Again there is no need to change these settings from default Power Management Setup This me...

Page 30: ...settings PC Health Status This menu displays temperature and voltage details which can be used to identify if the unit is operating out of specification The Shutdown Temperature can be set to prevent...

Page 31: ...ottling mode if the temperature exceeds a set value This is useful in certain circumstances however if the CPU is reaching the throttling temperature then it is an indication that the Scala L3 is oper...

Page 32: ...is disconnected Replacing the Battery The processor board includes a small 3V lithium battery type CR 2032 to retain the BIOS settings in the CMOS memory Before attempting to replace the battery pleas...

Page 33: ...1 0 16 09 09 T Mck First Release Contact Details Blue Chip Technology Ltd Chowley Oak Tattenhall Chester CH3 9EX U K Telephone 44 0 1829 772000 Facsimile 44 0 1829 772001 www bluechiptechnology co uk...

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