Scala L3
Product Summary
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Introduction
The SCALA L3 is a powerful slim-line AMD AM2/AM3
based Personal Computer (PC) specifically designed
to drive large plasma and other large displays panels. Although specifically configured to support Scala Player
software, the units are suitable for a number of PC related applications, including as a small form factor PC. The
unit is self-contained requiring as a minimum, only a power connection and a display.
The basic unit comprises a highly integrated computer board employing the AMD 780G North bridge and
SB700 south bridge chipsets. Memory options allow up to 2GB of ultra fast 800/667 MHz unbuffered ECC/
non-ECC DDR2 SODIMM SDRAM. Storage is provided by a Serial ATA II 3Gb/s hard disk drive.
The integrated HD 3200 graphics supports Microsoft
®
DirectX 10.0, dual VGA out (RGB and DVI/HDMI).
This also provides HD Audio support via the HDMI 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 enclosure providing both mechanical and EMC protection.
The unit
may be mounted on the plasma display, or separately to suit the particular installation. Mounting kits are
available for specific plasma displays, wall or desktop.
Most connectors are on the front face of the chassis. There are connectors for a standard analogue VGA display,
a standard Digital Display (Via HDMI or DVI connector), one serial port, four USB (2.0) ports, two Ethernet
(10/100/1Gb) LAN ports, two eSATA ports and Line-In, Line-Out, MIC-In audio connectors.
The DC power inlet connector is also on the front of the chassis, supporting a standard ID 2.5mm and OD
5.5mm short termination plug.
External indicators and controls on the front face of the chassis are limited to a hard drive activity LED, a power
on LED and a power/standby push-button switch. The LAN connectors also include LEDs indicating a
connection and data rate.