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User Guide 

KRONOS 540 Workstation

 

Summary of Contents for KRONOS 540 Series

Page 1: ...User Guide KRONOS 540 Workstation...

Page 2: ...ndows 10 Windows 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...

Page 3: ...6 Solving keyboard and mouse problems 21 1 5 7 Solving hardware installation problems 22 1 5 8 Solving memory problems 23 1 5 9 Solving processor problems 23 1 5 10 Solving optical drive problems 24 1...

Page 4: ...s 57 4 5 The PCI Express and PCI bus 58 4 6 Storage 61 4 6 1 Serial ATA interface 61 4 6 2 Optical drives 62 4 7 Keyboard 62 4 8 Graphics subsystem 63 4 8 1 PCI Express 3 0 x16 256 bits graphics card...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...board is on the side of the box the other accessories are completely on the top Carefully unpack your workstation and be sure to save all boxboards and moulded end caps for future shipping and transpo...

Page 7: ...or desk that will allow you to work without physical discomfort and strain The power supply input should be 120 V 10 A and 60 Hz A few general precautions should always be observed Never connect any p...

Page 8: ...CIARA KRONOS 540 Workstation 8 1 3 Peripheral installation...

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Page 10: ...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 files are...

Page 11: ...ndows 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 signed...

Page 12: ...CIARA KRONOS 540 Workstation 12 Choose Remove everything Press next Then follow the regular Windows 10 Installation process...

Page 13: ...to enter BIOS Setup to recover 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...

Page 14: ...s Windows is a Graphical User Interface GUI that provides a screen composed of icons You select or click on the icons to run programs As noted above Windows has been installed on your workstation For...

Page 15: ...wer button If the system remains in suspend mode shut down the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for at least four seconds then press the power button again to restart the workstati...

Page 16: ...n four seconds Otherwise the workstation will shut down and you will lose your data Workstation date and time display is incorrect RTC real time clock battery may need to be replaced Connecting the wo...

Page 17: ...1 2 Open the hood See article 1 6 2 and ensure the 4 wire power supply cable is seated into the connector on the system board Check if a device is causing the problem by removing ALL attached devices...

Page 18: ...click Explore and select a drive Select File Properties Tools Under Error checking click Check Now Drive not found Cable could be loose Check cable connections System files missing or not properly ins...

Page 19: ...th a graphics card 1 Reseat the graphics card Power on the system 2 If the problem persists contact CIARA since the problem may necessitate the replacement of the graphics card or the motherboard Dim...

Page 20: ...ng audio The 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 5 Solving printer problem...

Page 21: ...conds Otherwise the workstation 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...

Page 22: ...Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in the wrong location See Sections 1 6 4 and 4 23 of the present Guide to verify if you have installed memory modules co...

Page 23: ...ARA for the replacement of the module 4 4 If the problem persists Contact CIARA for this may necessitate the replacement of the motherboard 1 5 9 Solving processor problems Solving processor problems...

Page 24: ...properly seated in the drive Turn off the workstation and insert a thin metal rod into the emergency eject hole and push firmly Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until the tray is fully extende...

Page 25: ...shocks 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 an...

Page 26: ...sing the chassis 1 6 2 1 Opening and accessing the KRONOS chassis To open the side panel lift the two latches Pull the panel backward and remove it The side panel is then removed from the chassis allo...

Page 27: ...electricity It is hence important to wear an antistatic bracelet during the installation process 1 Please note the order in opening closing the double latch Follow the instructions printed on the meta...

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Page 29: ...CIARA KRONOS 540 Workstation 29 2 Apply the Thermal Interface Paste to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 3 Install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly...

Page 30: ...e planning to increase your workstation s memory please contact us to ensure that you select the memory that meets our specifications otherwise errors could result For 6 core or above processor instal...

Page 31: ...en channels the slowest memory timing will be used Minimum memory configuration for the system is 4 GB The maximum memory configuration is 128 GB Due to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows...

Page 32: ...CIARA KRONOS 540 Workstation 32 6 core or above processor You can install one two four six or eight DIMM of DDR4 memory 4 core processor You can install one two or four DIMM of DDR4 memory...

Page 33: ...module so that the pin 1 marking on the module corresponds to the DIMM socket pin 1 marking The module can only fit in the socket in one way you cannot insert the DIMM incorrectly 3 After inserting t...

Page 34: ...tical drive is removed or inserted into the front end of the chassis To remove the drive pull the locking tabs To secure the drive push down the locking tabs Connect the power and SATA cables to the d...

Page 35: ...der from the drive bay Install the drive the disk holder with the included screws Reinsert the disk holder in the appropriate bay Connect the hard drive to the power supply Then connect one end of a S...

Page 36: ...Space 44 lane CPU 4 PCIe 3 0 x16 2 x16 mode 1 x8 mode 1 x4 mode 1 PCIe 3 0 x4 x4 mode 28 lane CPU 3 PCIe 3 0 x16 1 x16 mode 1 x8 mode 1 x4 mode 1 PCIe 3 0 x4 x4 mode 16 lane CPU 3 PCIe 3 0 x16 1 x8 m...

Page 37: ...stations are certified by the T V S D Canada inc and meet or exceed the Class B limitations for Radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industr...

Page 38: ...er Importer CIARA 9300 Trans Canada Highway Montreal Quebec H4S 1K5 Tel 514 798 8880 Fax 514 798 8889 Declare that the product Workstation System CIARA KRONOS 540 Is in conformity with the ICES 003 Ca...

Page 39: ...nd 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 distance between the equipment and the...

Page 40: ...iding principles The CIARA KRONOS 540 workstations contribute significant energy savings nationwide The CIARA KRONOS 540 workstations deliver the features and performance demanded by consumers in addi...

Page 41: ...arranty 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...

Page 42: ...mands 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...

Page 43: ...a period 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...

Page 44: ...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 in boards or printers Recor...

Page 45: ...sors may be supported in the future This board is designed to support processors with a maximum wattage of 165 W The processors listed are only supported when falling within the wattage requirements o...

Page 46: ...mory is mandatory Only Non ECC memory is supported Ports 2 network port RJ45 1 USB 3 1 gen 2 type C rear 2 USB 3 1 gen 2 type A 1 rear 1 int header 6 USB 3 1 gen 1 ports 2 front 4 rear 6 USB 2 0 4 rea...

Page 47: ...SD disks ranging from 250 GB to 2 TB Optical Drives Internal external Blu ray drives Blu ray writers DVD drives and DVD writers may be added PCI Express x16 Video Controller Video controllers complian...

Page 48: ...made up of code that provides the device level control for the major I O devices in the CIARA KRONOS 540 workstation system It contains a set of routines called POST for Power On Self Test that tests...

Page 49: ...540 Workstation 49 4 3 3 BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the F7 hotkey 4...

Page 50: ...2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end users to configure the BIOS settings The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode Refer to the following sect...

Page 51: ...riod if Legacy USB support was set to Disabled in the BIOS Setup program 6 After the operating system loads the USB drivers all legacy and non legacy USB devices are recognized by the operating system...

Page 52: ...n priority order Accordingly if there is no bootable CD or DVD in the optical drive the system will attempt to boot from the next defined drive 4 3 9 2 Network boot The network can be selected as a bo...

Page 53: ...changes in POST These features may add time to the boot process Try different monitors Some monitors initialize and communicate with the BIOS more quickly which enables the system to boot more quickly...

Page 54: ...t will be displayed before the workstation is booted If only the supervisor password is set the workstation boots without asking for a password If both passwords are set the user can enter either pass...

Page 55: ...CIARA KRONOS 540 Workstation 55 4 4 Motherboard configuration layout KRONOS 540 main board Figure 4 4 Major board components...

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Page 57: ...CIARA KRONOS 540 Workstation 57 4 4 1 Back panel connectors...

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Page 59: ...CIARA KRONOS 540 Workstation 59 4 5 The PCI Express bus The board has the following add in card connectors...

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Page 61: ...led drive is removed and a replacement hard drive is installed data fault tolerance is easily restored Intel Rapid Storage Technology can also improve the performance of disk intensive retrieval appli...

Page 62: ...5 Gbytes of data The system may be equipped with either a DVD ROM drive a DVD writer a Blu ray drive or Blu ray writer 4 7 Keyboard Your keyboard has a set of function keys cursor keys and a numeric k...

Page 63: ...concurrent screens nVIDIA 3D Surround 4 8 2 HDMI 2 0 port Support for HDMI includes GPU accelerated Blu ray 3D support Blu ray 3D playback requires the purchase of a compatible software player from Cy...

Page 64: ...immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output Line out back 113dB SNR recording input Line in support Supports up to 32 Bit 192kHz playback DTS He...

Page 65: ...IPv6 Full device driver compatibility 4 11 2 RJ 45 LAN connectors LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ 45 LAN connectors located on the back panel see Figure These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN T...

Page 66: ...all CIARA KRONOS 540 workstations the battery is a standard 3 3 V Lithium battery model CR 2032 This type of battery should last at least 3 years if the system is not in use When the workstation is pl...

Page 67: ...g any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value 4 16 2 Clearing or changing passwords The Clear CMOS button allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in C...

Page 68: ...ikely event that a BIOS update is interrupted it is possible the BIOS may be left in an unusable state Use the Recovery BIOS update to recover from this condition It requires a blank CD and a read wri...

Page 69: ...iven application program and automatically switch to that mode BIOS Basic Input Output System Programs permanently stored in the system board s ROM chips that provide the fundamental processes or func...

Page 70: ...nded resolutions of the VGA circuitry eSATA Standardized in 2004 eSATA e external provides a variant of SATA meant for external connectivity It has revised electrical requirements in addition to incom...

Page 71: ...able of displaying a wide variety of resolution modes Parity bit An additional non informational bit appended to a group of bits to make the number of ones in the group of bits either an odd or even n...

Page 72: ...e adjustments needed for the computer to operate SRAM Static Random Access Memory A type of memory that does not need to be refreshed Data stored in the SRAM remains until changed or until the compute...

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