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CIARA Astro PB60S  

 

 

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE 

Please read this User's Guide before using your CIARA Astro PB60S Micro PC. 
 
This  User's  Guide  is  divided  into  four  chapters  that  provide  information  on  Installation,  trouble  shooting,  certification,  detailed 
description and a Glossary.  Please remember to fill out the Equipment Log and keep a copy in a safe place. 
 
 
With  proper  care  and  operating  procedures  your  CIARA  Astro  PB60S  will  give  you  many  years  of  service  and  high  performance 
computing. 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Astro PB60S

Page 1: ...Astro PB60S User Guide...

Page 2: ...Server 2016 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Asus is a trademark of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All other names b...

Page 3: ...problems 20 1 5 5 Solving keyboard and mouse problems 21 1 5 6 Solving hardware installation problems 22 1 5 7 Solving memory problems 23 1 5 8 Solving processor problems 23 1 6 Component installatio...

Page 4: ...2 4 7 Audio subsystem 53 4 8 I O Port set up 53 4 9 LAN subsystem 53 4 9 1 Intel I219LM 1 Gigabit Ethernet controller 53 4 9 2 RJ 45 LAN connectors LEDs 54 4 9 3 WiFi Module 54 4 10 Intel vPro Technol...

Page 5: ...d into four chapters that provide information on Installation trouble shooting certification detailed description and a Glossary Please remember to fill out the Equipment Log and keep a copy in a safe...

Page 6: ...your system 1 1 Unpacking your micro PC Your micro PC is packed with ecologic moulded boxboard on four sides to keep it in place during transit Carefully unpack your micro PC and be sure to save all...

Page 7: ...le or desk that will allow you to work without physical discomfort and strain The Astro PB60S micro PC can be placed horizontally on your desk mounted vertically on its stand optional or mounted behin...

Page 8: ...r air to enter your Micro PC chassis IMPORTANT For an optimum heat dissipation and air ventilation ensure that the air vents are free from obstructions USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type C port This USB Type C Univer...

Page 9: ...power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Micro PC To prevent damage to the Micro PC always use the supplied power adapt...

Page 10: ...connector allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as mouse modem or printers DisplayPort This port allows you to connect your Micro PC to an external display LAN port The 8 pin RJ 4...

Page 11: ...will then start 2 Accept the EULA and press on Continue 3 Select 32 bit or 64 bit and press Start System Recovery 4 A pop up will then open warning you that all the data will be lost If all your file...

Page 12: ...he Windows Startup Settings screen in Windows 10 If you re not signed in to Windows tap or click the power icon from the sign in screen hold Shift and then tap or click Restart Or if you re already si...

Page 13: ...CIARA Astro PB60S 13 Choose Reset your PC Choose Remove everything Press next Then follow the regular Windows 10 Installation process...

Page 14: ...BIOS settings To ensure system compatibility and stability we recommend that you press F5 to load default BIOS values DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause sy...

Page 15: ...creen composed of icons You select or click on the icons to run programs As noted above Windows has been installed on your computer For further information about using Windows please consult the appro...

Page 16: ...icro PC by pressing any key on the keyboard or pressing the power button If the system remains in suspend mode shut down the micro PC by pressing and holding the power button for at least four seconds...

Page 17: ...conds Otherwise the micro PC will shut down and you will lose your data Micro PC date and time display is incorrect RTC real time clock battery may need to be replaced Connecting the computer to a liv...

Page 18: ...structure is bad or there is a problem with a file In Windows right click Start click Explore and select a drive Select File Properties Tools Under Error checking click Check Now Drive not found Cabl...

Page 19: ...lose your data Dim characters The brightness and contrast controls are not set properly Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls Cables are not properly connected Check that the graphics c...

Page 20: ...e hard disk may be full Before recording make sure there is enough free space on the hard disk You can also try recording the audio file in a compressed format 1 5 4 Solving printer problems Printer w...

Page 21: ...nds Otherwise the micro PC will shut down and you will lose your data Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad The Num Lock key may be on Press the Num Lock key The Num Lock light shoul...

Page 22: ...ernal device is not turned on Turn off the computer turn on the external device and then turn on the computer to integrate the device with the computer system When the system advised you of changes to...

Page 23: ...Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad 1 Reseat DIMMs Power on the system 2 Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module 3 If a faulty module is found Contact CIARA for the replacement...

Page 24: ...s arising from static electricity It is hence important to wear antistatic smock gloves shoes and ankle during the installation process Here are a few examples of protective equipment Typical antistat...

Page 25: ...CIARA Astro PB60S 25 1 6 2 Opening and accessing the chassis 1 To remove the cover first remove the screw at the back 2 Then slide the panel forward and remove it...

Page 26: ...the protective processor cover 2 Hold the processor only at the edges being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor The processor is to be placed onto the motherboard in its designated space...

Page 27: ...rs NOTE If you are planning to increase your computer s memory please contact us to ensure that you select the memory that meets our specifications otherwise errors could result Install a SO DIMM in t...

Page 28: ...slightly rotate the memory bar upward You should now be able to remove the memory bar ATTENTION Components such as memory may be permanently damaged by shocks arising from static electricity It is hen...

Page 29: ...Place the SSD on its support plate 2 Fasten the SSD with four screws from the underside of the plate 3 Plug the connector to the SATA port 4 Place the plate with the disc on its four pivots and plug i...

Page 30: ...B60S 30 1 6 5 2 Installation of the M 2 SSD drive 1 Locate the M 2 slot and the stud at the other end 2 Insert the M 2 SSD into its slot and secure it with a screw 3 To remove the disc proceed in the...

Page 31: ...Secure it with a screw and plug the antenna wires 4 The two antenna cables connected to the Wi Fi module are deployed inside the box and are generally sufficient to receive a Wi Fi signal if the rout...

Page 32: ...r 65 W Dimensions 175 mm L x 175 mm W x 34 2 mm H Processor cooling fan 1 x 85 mm rear exhaust Security Kensington slot Casing material Recyclable metal Monting Can be mounted vertically on a stand or...

Page 33: ...fied by UL ULC Canada and United States and meet or exceed the Class B limitations for Radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada...

Page 34: ...urer Importer CIARA 9300 Trans Canada Highway Montreal Quebec H4S 1K5 Tel 514 798 8880 Fax 514 798 8889 Declare that the product Micro PC System CIARA Astro PB60S is in conformity with ICES 003 and Pa...

Page 35: ...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 distance between the equipment and the receiv...

Page 36: ...creased energy efficiency If the CIARA Astro PB60S micro PCs cost more than a conventional less efficient computer purchasers will recover their investment in increased energy efficiency through utili...

Page 37: ...ty additional to the standard one year warranty If you are interested in purchasing a warranty extension please contact your CIARA representative within one month of receipt of your system If you have...

Page 38: ...nds change or verify parameter settings etc The service support personnel may be able to rectify the problem over the telephone at which time you should ask for and record the unique call number for y...

Page 39: ...iod of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase by the end user In the event of defective media as your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of CIARA CIARA will replace the defective media at no ch...

Page 40: ...he model and serial numbers of the system components dates of component removal and or replacement Be sure to include the same information for any components added to the system such as fixed disk add...

Page 41: ...s designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of 35 W The processors listed are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements of the Asus PB60S motherboard With care and proper...

Page 42: ...dules will run at max 2666 MHz on Intel 8th Gen 6 core or higher processors Front ports One USB 3 1 gen 1 type C two USB 3 1 gen 1 two USB 3 1 gen 2 audio out and microphone connector Rear ports Two U...

Page 43: ...e Disk Drives SSD Several SSD ranging from 250 GB to 7 68 TB M 2 Solid State Disk Drives SSD Several SSD ranging from 250 GB to 2 TB Optical Drives External Blu ray drives Blu ray writers DVD drives a...

Page 44: ...the CIARA factory enabling the system to be ready to start on Power on However we are describing this procedure as a means of transparency Every CIARA Astro PB60S is now delivered with the latest ver...

Page 45: ...u bar NOTE To configure Intel AMT settings in Intel ME press Ctrl P to activate the interface while the system is booting The default password for Intel ME is admin 4 3 3 BIOS set up program function...

Page 46: ...To install an operating system that supports USB verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating system s installation instructions NOTE It is recom...

Page 47: ...e enabled 4 3 8 1 USB optical drive boot Booting from optical drive is supported in compliance to the El Torito bootable CD DVD format specification Under the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup program a USB...

Page 48: ...lecting and configuring peripherals properly 4 3 9 1 Peripheral selection and configuration The following techniques help improve system boot speed Select an optical drive with a fast initialization r...

Page 49: ...m allows the user restricted access to Setup If both the supervisor and user passwords are set users can enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup Users have access to...

Page 50: ...CIARA Astro PB60S 50 4 4 Motherboard configuration layout PB60S main board Figure 4 4 Major board components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 18 19...

Page 51: ...module 4 Processor fan header 5 Power button and LED 6 Intrusion detection switch 7 Microphone plug 8 Headphone audio out plug 9 USB 3 1 gen 1 ports 10 USB gen 2 ports 11 USB type C port 12 Speaker h...

Page 52: ...d require adapters or power supplies equipped with low voltage power connectors 4 5 2 M 2 slots CIARA Astro PB60S system is equipped with one M 2 Socket 3 slot One M 2 slot 3rd generation type 2242 22...

Page 53: ...ts 1 USB 3 1 gen 2 ports one network RJ45 port one DC power connector and one empty port for either one VGA DisplayPort or serial port at rear panel To configure these I O ports use the BIOS configura...

Page 54: ...te Condition Link Activity Left Orange Off LAN link is not established On LAN link is established Blinking LAN link is occurring Blinking then steady Ready to wake from S5 mode Link speed Right Off 10...

Page 55: ...PCs are powered off Remote trouble shooting and recovery which allows remote diagnosis and recovery of systems after OS failures Hardware based agent presence checking that automatically detects and a...

Page 56: ...the computer and access to its data even if the operating system OS is reimaged a new hard drive is installed or the computer is disconnected from the network NOTE No computer system can provide absol...

Page 57: ...bject to environment issues and this work should be done by a qualified CIARA technician who will dispose safely of the used battery NOTE The Intel TPM uses the onboard coin cell battery CR2032 to mai...

Page 58: ...CIARA Astro PB60S 58 2 Remove the connection to remove the battery 3 Replace with a new battery model CR2032 3V Li ion battery...

Page 59: ...who have a system out of warranty here are the instructions as to how to change the motherboard 1 Open the casing See section 1 6 2 2 Remove the fan the heatsink and the processor See section 1 6 3 3...

Page 60: ...ogram modes 4 14 2 Clearing or changing passwords Clear RTC RAM 2 pin CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system se...

Page 61: ...orts USB flash disks formatted using FAT32 16 on a single partition only Bupdater exe BIOS Update Integrator Toolkit BIOS ZIP Files A DOS based utility to update the BIOS regardless of operating syste...

Page 62: ...anently erases all data on Hard Disks Solid State Drives Memory Cards USB drives SCSI storage RAID disk arrays and even two disks in parallel 4 18 Latest version To download the latest version of this...

Page 63: ...The voltage levels on the red green and blue lines on the VGA connector determine colours Auto switching The ability of a video display to detect the video display mode for a given application program...

Page 64: ...em DMA Direct Memory Address A method for transferring data directly to and from system memory bypassing the microprocessor DVI D and DVI I Digital Visual Interface integrated is the connection or int...

Page 65: ...re suitable than mSATA for solid state storage applications in general and particularly for the use in small devices such as ultrabooks or tablets Megahertz MHz A frequency of 1 million cycles per sec...

Page 66: ...tting or receiving data one bit at a time Set up The arrangement of connections between an assembly of individual computing units and the adjustments needed for the computer to operate SRAM Static Ran...

Page 67: ...CIARA Astro PB60S 67 NOTES...

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