StarTech.com ES-200-77 user manual General Information, How to use this manual

1.1 General Information

The ES-200-77 PC is a multimedia Pentium III processor-based computer that is designed to serve as a human machine interface (HMI) and as a desktop computer. . You can select what application or integration for your system then decide which part you want to apply, or, of course, integrate both as a high performance panel PC.

As PC module, this system with on-board PCI Ethernet controller, multi-COM port interfaces and a 16-bit stereo audio controller provides most of PC function. With built-in CD-ROM drive, floppy drive and, ES-200-77 is as compact and user-friendly as a fully expansion computer.

For system integrators, complete, compact and highly integrated multimedia system speeds up the product development lead time and provides versatile integration design and application. It’s also perfectly for common industrial applications included factory automation system, precision machinery, production process control and other application for non-industrial applications, including interactive kiosk systems, entertainment management, and car parking automation.

1.2 How to use this manual

This manual contains all the information you need to set up and use the panel PC. In addition to this manual, you may also want to consult the manuals for your operating system, software applications and peripherals. Whether you are a new or an experienced user, you will benefit more from this manual if you are familiar with its organization. This manual is divided into four chapters.

Chapter 1 (this chapter) outlines the organization of this User’s Manual, provides a complete specification description of the ES-200-77, and summarizes its main features.

Chapter 2 provides step-by-step instructions to help you set up and begin using the panel PC as quickly as possible.

Chapter 3 provides important information about the daily use of the panel PC, including using the CD-ROM drive, floppy drive and enjoying the panel PC’s audio capabilities.

Chapter 4 provides a detailed description of jumper settings and connectors of the motherboard of the ES-200-77.

If you are a commercial user and the panel PC unit you bought is a complete set with CPU, hard disk drive, SDRAM, CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive and PCMCIA expansion slots included, you may only need to read Chapters 1 through 3 regarding hardware operation.