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Chapter 5 

Troubleshooting

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TowakeyourX7AModularComputerfromSleepMode,simplymoveyourmouseorpressanykeyonthekeyboard.Byde-
fault,awelcomescreenwillappearandpromptyoutoenteryourpasswordbeforeresumingyoursavedsession.Onlythetop
twoUSB2.0/eSATApportsonyourX7AprovidepowerduringtheSleepMode,soyourkeyboard,mouseorotherdevice
mustbepluggedintooneofthesetwoportstobeabletowakeupthesystemfromSleepMode.

These power settings can easily be changed to suit your needs from within the Operating System as follows—

Windows7users:

1. Clickon“Start”iconatbottomleftofscreen,thenclickon“ControlPanel.”
2. Inthe“ControlPanel”window,clickon“SystemandSecurity.”
3. Inthe“SystemandSecurity”window,clickon“PowerOptions.”
4. Inthe“SelectaPowerPlan”window,clickon“Changeplansettings”totherightofwhicheverpowerplanishighlighted

(bydefaulttheonecalled“Balanced”).

5. Usethe“Turnoffthedisplay”controltoadjusttheamountofinactivetimebeforethedisplaygoesintopower-saving

mode.

6. Usethe“Putthecomputertosleep”controltoadjusttheamountofinactivetimebeforethesystementersSleepMode.

openSUSEusers:

1. Inthe“DesktopFolder”window,double-clickon“PersonalSettings.”
2. Inthe“PersonalSettings”window,double-clickon“PowerManagement.”
3. Clickon“PowerProfiles”iconintheleftcolumnofwindow.
4. Usethe“ScreenEnergySaving”controltoadjusttheamountofinactivetimebeforethedisplaygoesintopower-saving

mode.

5. Inthe“DefaultTiming”setting,10minutesofnokeyboardormouseactivityautomaticallydisablesvideooutputtothe

computermonitor/displayandallowsthemonitortoenterpower-savingmode.Pleasenotethatvideooutputisauto-
maticallypowered-onuponnewuseractivity,suchasusingthemouseorkeyboard.ThisispossiblebecauseyourXi3
ModularComputerkeepsrunningwhilethescreenisblank.

6. After30minutesofnokeyboardormouseactivity,theX7AModularComputerenters“SleepMode,”apower-saving

statethattemporarilyhaltscomputeroperations.Pleasenotethatyourwork,applications,andsystemstateremain
savedinmemoryaslongasthepowersupplyisnotdisconnected.Thisisimportantbecausesystemactivitieswill
resumeuponanyuserinput(keyboardormouse).Youcanusethe“SuspendSession”controltoadjusttheamountof
inactivetimebeforeyourX7AModularComputerentersSleepMode.

Service & Support

YourX7AModularComputercomeswitha3-yearLimitedWarrantyfromXi3CorporationandAuthorizedDealers,Distributors
orServiceProviders.

{NOTE: A printed copy of the official terms and conditions of our Limited Warranty was enclosed inside 

your X7A Modular Computer packaging.}

Ifyouneedserviceorsupport,contactXi3CorporationortakeyourX7AModularComputertoanAuthorizedXi3Retaileror
anAuthorizedXi3ServiceProvider.

Feelfreetovisit

www.Xi3.com/Support

forthelatestonlineservice,support,informationandnewsaboutyourX7AModular

Computer.

Summary of Contents for X7A

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...uter 8 Restarting Your X7A Modular Computer 8 Chapter 4 BIOS Settings 9 Accessing the BIOS Settings 9 Navigating the BIOS Menu 9 Changing the Boot Device Priority 9 Saving Your Settings and Exiting th...

Page 3: ...t and protected by more than 1 000 trademarks copyrights patents and patents pending worldwide the X7A Modular Computer breaks the mold for PCs by making it possible for virtually anyone to update upg...

Page 4: ...Ethernet Port If however you want to connect to a network wirelessly you will need a wireless connection for your X7A Modular Computer such as a wireless network adaptor which can be plugged into one...

Page 5: ...ns from the Internet onto your X7A Modular Computer take the following steps 1 Make sure you are connected to the Internet 2 Go to the appropriate page on the web 3 Follow the instructions for downloa...

Page 6: ...opy however you may choose to email the files to yourself as this is often the easiest way to move files from one computer to another Simply send an email to yourself from your old computer and attach...

Page 7: ...ss and use the various Communication Video and Audio Ports and the Power Buttons on the back of an Xi3 Modular Computer The I O Plate further serves to hold the boards of the computer in place when th...

Page 8: ...Bracket to semi permanently or permanently attach or mount an X7A Modular Computer to A wall A ceiling A desk or table To the back of a computer monitor as shown to the right or to Any rigid surface...

Page 9: ...e for handling the majority of all external communications as this is where users can access and connect most cables and devices to the X7A Modular Computer The PIO and the Secondary I O Board SIO are...

Page 10: ...eeded by pulling it upward and away from the Xi3 Processor Board 8 Attach the replacement PIO or SIO Board by clicking it into place in the corresponding slots on the Xi3 Processor Board 9 Reattach th...

Page 11: ...e tween individual settings items As each item is selected some help and explanation of the item is displayed in the right hand pane of the screen Changing the Boot Device Priority If your computer is...

Page 12: ...this using the boot on the fly method and avoid getting into the BIOS Setup menu Specifically instead of pressing the DEL Delete key as above press the F7 key instead A boot device menu will appear Ju...

Page 13: ...ider ISP Please contact your ISP to confirm that you are connected with their service If your Internet connection with your ISP is still operational but Internet access is not restored contact Xi3 Tec...

Page 14: ...00 Ft We also recommend that you plug your X7A Modular Computer into a wall outlet via a surge protector power strip to help prevent damaging your X7A Modular Computer from electricity spikes and surg...

Page 15: ...Energy Saving control to adjust the amount of inactive time before the display goes into power saving mode 5 In the Default Timing setting 10 minutes of no keyboard or mouse activity automatically di...

Page 16: ...puter underneath the barcode as shown in the illustration below Customer Support Web www Xi3 com Support Phone 1 855 Xi3 HELP 1 855 943 4357 Xi3 Support Technicians answer all Phone Tech Support calls...

Page 17: ...ndling instructions you could damage your X7A Modular Computer other prop erty and void the warranty Operating Environment Operating your X7A Modular Computer outside of these ranges may impair its pe...

Page 18: ...ks and or unique trade dress of Xi3 Corporation Xi3 and the Xi3 logo are registered trademarks of Xi3 Corporation Modular Xi3 Modular microSERV3R PISTON and Z3RO are trademarks of Xi3 Corporation All...

Page 19: ...i3 com Customer Service 855 Xi3 HELP 855 943 4357 support xi3 com Sales 877 880 4289 sales xi3 com Actual wattage may vary depending on individual computer configurations The wattages cited herein rep...

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