AOpen orporated ME4100CM389 AOPEN Chromebox Mini Commercial User Manual 1230
AOpen Incorporated AOPEN Chromebox Mini Commercial 1230
Users Manual
Chromebox Mini
Commercial Computing Device
Model : ME4100
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Disposal Instructions .................................................. 4
Copyright ...................................................................... 8
Disclaimer ..................................................................... 8
1. Safety Instructions ...................................................... 9
ENERGY STAR Certification.......................................... 10
Risk of Overheating ...................................................... 11
2. Packing List ................................................................. 12
2-1. Standard Accessories ............................................ 12
2-2. Optional Accessories .............................................. 13
3. Product Introduction ................................................... 14
3-1. Getting started ....................................................... 14
3-2. External View ..........................................................16
3-3. Dimensions .............................................................18
3-4. Knowing Your Chromebox Mini…..............................19
3-5. Connection Diagram ..……………………………...... 25
4. Declaration ................................................................... 22
5. Contact Information .................................................... 27
6. Chrome Care ................................................................ 28
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Disposal Instruction (US)
For conservation purposes, please do not throw this electronic device into
the municipal trash bin when discarding.
To minimize pollution of our environment, please recycle this product. For
more information about the collection and recycling of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), you are invited to visit our homepage at
www.aopen.com under “Green Products”
廃棄上の指示
より良い地球保護のために、電子機器を廃棄処分にする時は、ゴミ箱に捨てな
いで下さい。汚染を最小限に抑え、地球環境の最大限の保護のために、製品を
リサイクルして下さい。 廃電気電子機器 (WEEE) の回収とリサイクルについ
ての情報は、弊社ホームページ www.aopen.com の“Green Products”（環
境に優しい製品）をご覧下さい。
廢棄及回收處理
為了保護環境，請勿將本產品當作一般廢棄物處理。為減少環境污染，維護地球
資源，本產品報廢時，請回收本產品。
有關收集和回收廢棄電子電氣設備（WEEE）的更多信息，請參考我們的網頁
www.aopen.com“綠色產品”的資訊。
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Instruktion til bortskaffelse (Danish)
Af hensyn til vores miljø bedes De ikke bortskaffe denne elektroniske
enhed i en almindelig affaldsspand. For at mindske forurening og sikre
beskyttelse af miljøet bedes De genbruge produktet. For yderligere
information vedrørende indsamling og genbrug af elektronik-affald
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)) er De velkommen til at
besøge vores website www.aopen.com og læse nærmere under "Green
Products".
Verwijderingsinstructie (Dutch)
Om mogelijke schade aan het milieu of de menselijke gezondheid door
ongecontroleerde afvalverwijdering te voorkomen, moet u dit
elektronisch product scheiden van andere soorten afval en op een
verantwoorde manier recyclen. Verwijder dit product dan ook alstublieft
niet samen met ander huishoudelijk afval. Voor meer informatie over de
verzameling en recycling van elektrisch afval en elektronische apparatuur
(WEEE), nodigen we u uit om onze homepage te bezoeken
www.aopen.com onder "Green Products".
Instruction de Disposition (French)
Pour une meilleure protection de la terre, ne jetez pas ce dispositif
électronique dans la poubelle municipale lors de la disposition. Pour
éliminer la pollution et assurer la plus grande protection de
l'environnement global, réutilisez s’il vous plaît le produit. Pour plus
d'informations sur la gestion des déchets d’Equipements Electriques et
Electroniques (DEEE ou WEEE), vous êtes invité à visiter notre site à
www.aopen.com sous " Green Products".
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Entsorgungsanleitung (German)
Zum besseren Schutze unseres Planeten, schmeissen Sie elektrische
Geräte bitte nicht in öffentliche Mülleimer. Zur Verringerung der
Verschmutzung und zur Sicherstellung grösstmöglichen Schutzes der
Umwelt recyceln Sie bitte das Produkt. Für mehr Informationen zum
Sammeln und Recyceln von elektrischen und elektronischen Müll (WEEE)
besuchen Sie bitte unsere Homepage unter www.aopen.com unter dem
Punkt "Green Products".
Istruzioni per lo smaltimento (Italian)
Per una migliore salvaguardia del nostro pianeta, si prega di non gettare
questo dispositivo elettronico nei normali rifiuti al momento
dell'eliminazione. Per ridurre al minimo l'inquinamento ed assicurare la
massima protezione dell'ambiente, si prega di riciclare il prodotto. Per
maggiori informazioni riguardanti la raccolta ed il riciclaggio delle
apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche residue (WEEE), siete invitati a
visitare la nostra homepage www.aopen.com alla voce "Green Products".
Instruksjoner for Resirkulering og Oppsamling (Norweigian)
For ĺ beskytte vĺr planet, kast ikke dette elektroniske utstyret sammen
med vanlig avfall. For ĺ beskytte vĺr natur og miljř, vennligst resirkuler
dette produktet. For mer informasjon om oppsamling og resirkulering i
henhold til Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), se vĺr
hjemmeside pĺ www.aopen.com under "Green Products".
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REEE - Programa de Tratamento de Resíduos de Equipamentos
Eléctricos e Electrónicos (Portugese)
Para melhor protecção ambiental do nosso planeta terra, não coloque o
dispositivo electrónico no receptáculo de lixo municipal. Para minimizar a
poluição e garantir protecção máxima do ambiente global, recicle o
produto. Para mais informações sobre acerca da recolha e reciclagem de
Equipamento Eléctrico e Electrónico (WEEE), convidamos-lhe a visitar
nossa página na Internet em www.aopen.com sobre "Green Products".
Instrucciones para depositar los productos electrónicos (Spanish)
Para proteger mejor el medio ambiente, por favor, no deposite los
productos electrónicos en los contenedores de basura tradicionales. Para
reducir la contaminación y proteger el medio ambiente se recomienda
que los recicle. Para más información acerca de dónde depositar y cómo
reciclar Equipos Electrónicos y Desperdicios Electrónicos (WEEE), por favor,
visite la página web www.aopen.com entre en la sección Productos
Ecológicos (“Green Products”).
Kassering (Swedish)
För att bättre värna om vår jord bör denna elektroniska utrustning ej
kasseras tillsammans med vanligt avfall. För att minimera mängden
föroreningar och så långt som möjligt skydda den globala miljön bör
produkten återvinnas. För vidare information om insamling och
återvinning av uttjänta elektriska och elektroniska produkter (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, WEEE), besök avsnittet "Green
Products" på vår hemsida, www.aopen.com.
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Copyright
Copyright of this publication belongs to AOPEN Inc. AOPEN reserves the right to change the
content of this publication without obligation to notify any party of such changes or
revisions. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, translated
into any language, and stored in a retrieval system in any form or by any means electronically,
mechanically, optically without the prior written permission of AOPEN Inc.
Disclaimer
AOPEN makes no warranties or representations, either expressed or implied, with respect to
the content herein and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability of fitness for any
particular purpose.
AOPEN and AOPEN logos used herein are registered trademarks of AOPEN Inc.
All other brand names and trademarks are owned by their respective owners.
Copyright © 2016 by AOPEN Inc.
All rights reserved.
Chrome, Chromebox and Chromebase are
Registered trademarks of Google Inc.
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1. Safety Instructions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User's Manual for reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from its power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use a lightly moistened sheet or cloth for cleaning.
4. Make sure the equipment is connected to the power source with the correct voltage,
frequency and amperage.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted and followed.
6. Never pour any liquid into any opening of this equipment; this could cause fire or electrical
shock.
7. Never disassemble the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should only be
handled by qualified service personnel.
8. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by qualified service
personnel:
a. Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
b. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
c. The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it to work according to user's
manual.
d. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
e. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
9. Caution on use of battery: Use the battery recommended by the manufacturer or the same
type of battery installed by the manufacturer. If the incorrect battery is used, it may cause an
explosion or can present a fire hazard. Recycle or discard used batteries according the
manufacturer's instruction or your local authority.
10. Ambient operating temperature for this equipment is: 0~ 40 degrees Celsius. (32~104
degrees Fahrenheit)
11. Wall Mounting Holder needs to be an UL 1678 approved product.
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ENERGY STAR Certification
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency voluntary program that helps businesses
and individuals save money and protect our climate
through superior energy efficiency. AOPEN products that
have the ENERGY STAR logo complies with the
ENERGY STAR standard.
The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 8 and 30
minutes of user inactivity. To restart your device after sleep mode, click
the mouse, press any key on the keyboard or touch screen.
Additional information on the potential energy and financial savings
of the power management feature can be found on the EPA ENERGY
STAR Power Management website at http://www.energystar.gov/
powermanagement.
Additional information on the ENERGY STAR program and its
environmental benefits are available on the EPA ENERGY STAR Web site at
http://www.energystar.gov.
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Risk of Overheating!
a. Do not install Chromebox mini in an enclosed space.
b. Be sure the heat sink that is on the top and both side of the
Chromebox mini has at least 5cm of clear space for heat dissipation.
c. Do not place any objects on the top side of the Chromebox mini.
d. Do not use Chromebox mini when the ambient temperature is higher
than 40℃.
≧5cm
≧5cm
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2. Packing List
2-1. Standard Accessories
a. Chromebox mini ME4100 x 1
b. Power adapter (40W / 19V) x 1
c. Power cord x 1
d. Dual Band Antenna x 2
e. DC-in jack holder x 1
f. User Manual x 1
g. Warranty Card x 1
a.
b.
c.
d.
Note:
Please note that the images are for visual representation purposes only
and may differ from the actual product
e.
f. g.
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Recommend 802.3at Type 2 "PoE+“ switch
DE3255/DE3250 use 12V/2A only
Chrome box and base mini suggest 24V/1A
Incorrect voltage might cause device damage
LAN (RJ45)
2-2. Optional Accessories
a. PoE Splitter (IEEE 802.3at Type 2 "PoE+")
b. Desktop Footstand Kit
c. Wall Mounting KIT
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3. Product Introduction
3-1 Getting started
Connect the AC power cord to your AC power adapter
Plug the AC power cord into a 100 V~240 V power source.
Connect the DC plug into your Chromebox Mini (DC) input port.
When you install devices or cables, please ensure that DC plug is removed
prior to plugging in powered devices.
IMPORTANT!
• Only use the recommended adapter and cable that came with your
Chromebox Mini.
• We strongly recommend that you use a grounded wall socket while
using your Chromebox Mini.
• The socket outlet must be easily accessible and near your Chromebox
Mini.
• To disconnect your Chromebox Mini from its main power supply,
unplug your device from the power socket.
Caution:
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NOTE:
Power adapter information:
• Input voltage: 100-240 Vac
• Input frequency: 50-60 Hz
• Rating output current: 2.1A (40 W)
• Rating output voltage: 19 V
WARNING!
The power adapter may become hot when in use. Do not cover the
adapter and keep it away from your body.
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3-2. External View
Front View
1. Power Button w/ LED indicator
2. USB 2.0 w/ BC1.2, each port supports 5V/1.5A
Side View
1. Wall Mounting Kit Screw Hole
2. Thermal Venting Hole
3. Kensington Lock
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2
1
3
1
2
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Rear View
1. Dual Band Wifi + BT Antenna
2. External Power Switch
3. Audio Combo Jack
4. HDMI
5. RJ45 Ethernet
6. DC-In
7. DC-In Jack Holder Screw Hole
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2
3
4
5
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7
1
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3-3. Dimensions
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3-4. Knowing Your Chromebox Mini
Power Button
The power button allows you to turn the Chromebox Mini on or off. You
can use the power button to put your Chromebox Mini to sleep mode or
hold the clip in the power button for four (4) seconds to force shutdown
the device. To power on, hold the clip in the power button for 0.6 to 1
second.
IMPORTANT!
Forcing the system to restart may result in data loss. We
strongly recommend that you back up your data regularly.
Recovery
button
LED Power
Indicator
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Recovery button
If you need to invoke the Chromebox Mini into Recovery mode, you can
insert a paper clip and press the RECOVERY BUTTON and press
the Power button. Release the RECOVERY BUTTON after a second.
Kensington security Lock
The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your Chromebox Mini
by using Kensington® security products.
Kensington security lock
IMPORTANT!
Performing a recovery on your Chromebox Mini reinstalls the
operating system and restores the original factory settings,
removing all associated Google Accounts (including the
owner) and clearing all local data from the hard drive. Locally
saved files and saved networks are deleted for all accounts.
The Google Accounts themselves, and any data synced to the
web through your Google Drive, are not affected by a system
recovery.
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Ethernet Wake on LAN (WOL)
The WOL function on Chrombox Mini thru Ethernet RJ45 connector
is enabled by default for Sleep Mode, when the system is operating on AC
mains power. (S5 power off not supported)
If you need to disable the WOL function on the Chromebox Mini,
Please follow below procudures :
1. Log in to chrome OS and press Ctrl + Alt + T to enter the
Chrome OS command mode.
2. Key-in below command to disable WOL. To use this function,
turn Verification Off (Developer Mode).
crosh > shell
chronos@localhost / $ sudo su
Localhost / # set_wake_on_lan false
Note : The default WOL function will be restored after reboot.
RJ45 Ethernet
External Power Switch
DC Jack Holder
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External Power Switch
External power switch at rear of Chromebox Mini allows you to
extend the power switch by your demand, and you can decide your own
switch specification and cable length just follow the wire gauge and strip
length.
The external power switch head is a screwless type spring clamp
pluggable terminal block, you can insert a wire by press the button on the
terminal, please refer to the procedure below.
Step 1 Please prepare a pin or rod that hard enough for pushing
the button on the terminal block
Step 2 Push the button in the end and hold it
Step 3 Insert the wire into the hole and make sure the stripped
portion is fully inserted
Step 4 Release the pin or rod then the wire will clamp by the
terminal block
Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4
(The cable above is an illustration for reference only)
Button Hole
Wire strip length 9~10mm
Wire (AWG) #20~28
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DC-In Jack Holder
The DC-In jack holder allows you to fix the DC-in jack firmly on the
Chromebox Mini, for various environment and location where the
Chromexbox mini be used, to prevent the DC-in from falling off and cause
any in convenient, data loss or damage to Chromebox Mini system itself.
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3-5. Connection Diagram
Front
Rear
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4. Declaration
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5. Contact Information
AOPEN America
AOPEN America Inc.
2150 N. First Street, Ste. 300, San Jose, CA 95131
USA
Telephone: (+1) 408-586-1201
AOPEN Australia anhd New Zealand
AOPEN ANZ
AOPEN Australia & New Zealand
Level 1, 572 -574 Swan Street
Richmond VIC 3121, Australia.
Telephone: (+61) 3 9427 7379
AOPEN Europe
AOPEN Computer BV
Stadionlaan 151-153
5246 JT Rosmalen
The Netherlands
Telephone: (+31) 73 646 6400
AOPEN Japan
AOPEN Japan Corp.
3F, Daiichi-denpa Bldg, 2-4-4, Sotokanda,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Japan
Telephone: (+81) 3 5298 1668
AOPEN Inc.
AOPEN Inc.
5F., No.15, Ln. 128, Sinhu 1st Rd., Neihu District,
Taipei City 114,
Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: (+886) 2 7710 1195
AOPEN Taiwan
AOPEN Great Connection Corporation
5F., No.15, Ln. 128, Sinhu 1st Rd.,Neihu District,
Taipei City 114,
Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Telephone: (+886) 2 7710 1195
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6. Chrome Care
Please contact your authorised reseller or authorised distributor in the first instance for all
warranty queries.
For direct AOPEN Care in regard to AOPEN chrome products please see below:
Australia/ News Zealand
chromecare-au@aopen.com
Americas - including South America, Canada
chromecare-usa@aopen.com
Europe
chromecare-eu@aopen.com
Japan
chromecare-jp@aopen.com
Asia - Africa
chromecare-asia@aopen.com
All other areas:
chromecare-global@aopen.com
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Part No.:
Doc. No.: 161-024-102
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Non-modification Statement:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &
your body.