Vario L3
Product Summary
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Introduction
The VARIO L3 is a powerful slim-line AMD AM2/AM3
based Personal Computer (PC) specifically designed
to drive large plasma and other large displays panels. The unit is self-contained requiring as a minimum, only a
power connection and a display. The applications are not limited to display applications: it may be used as a
general purpose PC.
The basic unit comprises a highly integrated computer board employing either
1.
AMD 780G North bridge and SB700 south bridge chipsets
2.
AMD 785G North bridge and SB750 south bridge chipset
With the 780G variant there is support for memory options up to 2GB of ultra fast 800/667 MHz unbuffered
ECC/ non-ECC DDR2 SODIMM SDRAM. With the 785G variant, this increases to 4GB. Storage is provided
by either a Serial ATA II 3Gb/s hard disk drive or solid state storage. Solid state options include either Disk on
Module or 2.5” HDD.
The integrated HD 3200 graphics (with 780G) supports Microsoft
®
DirectX 10.0, dual VGA out (RGB and
DVI/HDMI). Meanwhile the 785G offers the HD 4200 graphics which supports Microsoft
®
DirectX 10.1 with
the same output options. Both also provide 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 [6 ports with the
785G], Ethernet (10/100/1Gb) LAN ports [dual ports with 780G, single port with 785G], 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 terminations 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.
