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=== General User Interface via the web ===
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'''Valid for Commell LE-37G PC only!'''
When servicing cameras, the [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance|GUI]] is your first port of call. It can be used to
 
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Check hard drive storage space|Check hard drive storage space]]
 
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Check GPS status|Check GPS status]]
 
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Format HDDs|Format HDDs]]
 
* [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance#Run interval control test|Run testing software]]
 
For full instructions on it's use, see [[Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance]].
 
  
=== Physical HW maintenance ===
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=== Standard HW jumpers setup - LE-37G7 ===
You will also occasionally be required to:
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JAT: AT/ATX mode select jumper: switch to AT instead of ATX mode
* [[How to install flanged Samyang lens and DSLR to the DFNEXT enclosure|Installing lens and DSLR]] in the [[Observatory_Types|DFNEXT]] observatory type
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1-2  AT mode
* Physically replace [[Replacing the Hard Drives|the hard drives]]
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2-3  ATX mode (Default)
* [[How to apply Nanocoat|Clean the Lenses]]
 
* [[Applying Hydrophobic Lens Coating]]
 
  
=== [[Manual Maintenance]] using commandline (Todo: move this link and recategorise content within) ===
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=== BIOS - LE-37G7 ===
If you are ever required to perform any manual maintenance, use the following links for information on the following topics, or see the general [[Manual Maintenance]] page.
 
* [[Manual Maintenance#Installing new HDDs|Replace the Hard Drives]]
 
* [[Formatting the CF Card|Format the CF Card]]
 
* [[Manual Maintenance#Software Updates|Update Software]], [[Update Software|Update Software Page 2]] Todo: fix duplication here
 
* [[Manual Maintenance#Direct connection|Connecting to the PC with a keyboard and monitor]]
 
* [[Focusing the DSLR]]
 
  
=== Advanced Usage ===
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1. Enable Diagnostic Splash Screen
* [[Microcontroller Commands]]
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''Note: prints eg "Hit Del to enter BISO setup"''
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Boot Features -> Diagnostic Splash Screen  [Enabled]
  
==== DFNEXT specific configuartions ====
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2. SATA configuretion - enable hot swap
* [[DFNEXT onservatories BIOS configuration]] - Commell LE-37G PC
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''Note: default is Disabled (symptoms if not set - only 2 removable drives recognized - those attached to the add-on mini PCIe SATA card)''
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Advanced -> Intel Advanced menu -> PCH-IO Configuration -> SATA Configuration
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Serial ATA port 1 - Hot plug - set to  [Enabled]
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Serial ATA port 2 - Hot plug - set to  [Enabled]
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Serial ATA port 3 - Hot plug - set to  [Enabled]
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Serial ATA port 4 - Hot plug - set to  [Enabled]
  
=== FireOPALs ===
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3. Set auto wake up from S5 power down
* [[FireOPAL observatories specific configurations]]
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''note: S5 is power down. this will save the day if the JAT jumper had fallen off - otherwise not effective''
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Advanced -> Intel Advanced menu -> ACPI settings
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Wake system from S5 [Enabled]
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Wake Up Hour  [8]
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4.  Save and exit
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Exit -> Exit Saving changes

Revision as of 17:22, 28 August 2018

Valid for Commell LE-37G PC only!

Standard HW jumpers setup - LE-37G7

JAT: AT/ATX mode select jumper: switch to AT instead of ATX mode
1-2  AT mode
2-3  ATX mode (Default)

BIOS - LE-37G7

1. Enable Diagnostic Splash Screen Note: prints eg "Hit Del to enter BISO setup"

Boot Features -> Diagnostic Splash Screen  [Enabled]

2. SATA configuretion - enable hot swap Note: default is Disabled (symptoms if not set - only 2 removable drives recognized - those attached to the add-on mini PCIe SATA card)

Advanced -> Intel Advanced menu -> PCH-IO Configuration -> SATA Configuration
Serial ATA port 1 - Hot plug - set to  [Enabled]
Serial ATA port 2 - Hot plug - set to  [Enabled]
Serial ATA port 3 - Hot plug - set to  [Enabled]
Serial ATA port 4 - Hot plug - set to  [Enabled]

3. Set auto wake up from S5 power down note: S5 is power down. this will save the day if the JAT jumper had fallen off - otherwise not effective

Advanced -> Intel Advanced menu -> ACPI settings
Wake system from S5 [Enabled]
Wake Up Hour  [8]

4. Save and exit

Exit -> Exit Saving changes