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1.0 Introduction
3.0 VoomPC installation steps
Thank you for purchasing the VoomPC mini-ITX vehicle enclosure.
1) Install the motherboard on the base plate using four screws. (
See figure 1.0
)
The VoomPC was designed to work with a wide variety of main boards such as the VIA
mini-ITX boards as well as low power Pentium-M OR Celeron-M. Please note that
powering full power P4 or AMD systems is not recommended due to excessive heat
dissipation. If using processors with TPD of 40 watts or more, please use two 40mm fans
for increased air circulation.
2) Install the 2.5” hard drive (see area B). Place the 4 silicone rubber shock absorbent
pads over the hard drive mounting holes. Fasten the hard drive using 4 undercut M3
screws attached from the bottom. (
See figure 1.1
)
2.0 Required tools
In order to install the VoomPC in your vehicle you will need the following tools / materials:
-Phillips screwdriver and Wire cutter / stripper
-Few feet of wire (AWG 12-16), preferably color coded, used for power.
-Voltmeter (optional).
3) Attach a 44-40 pin IDE cable to the hard drive and motherboard.
4) Attach the M1-ATX or M2 ATX power supply over the hard drive, using the remaining
standoffs. (
See figure 1.0
)
5) Connect the ATX cable harness provided with your power supply to the motherboard.
Use small tie-wraps to manage the ATX cable harness in order to improve the air flow.
NOTE:
If you are using the EPIA MII 10000 or EPIA MII 12000, please look for the ATX
power extender bus, a custom PCB that eliminates the ATX cable harness, available
http://www.mini-box.com
6) Connect the Red / Black / White (terminated in fastons connectors) to the power
supply. Red is un-switched battery, white is switched battery (ignition) and Black is GND.
TIP: Usually the switched battery (ignition) is present on your cigarette lighter or most of
your 12V power wires. Un-switched battery, harder to find, is present on your alarm
system or other ‘always on’ electronics. Use a volt-meter to detect switched vs un-
switched wires. If hard to find, connect directly to the battery. Make sure you have firm
and sturdy contacts to the car’s power system.
NOTE: If you purchased the M1-ATX separately, you will not need the extra Faston wire
assemblies provided with the unit.
Figure 1.0, bottom mounting plate
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