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==== Everybody knows Atom can't do HD! ====
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== Hardware ==
That's true for most netbooks based on Atom N270 (Diamondville). fit-PC2 is based on Atom Z530 (Menlow) that has built in video acceleration. It can play Full HD 1080p at under 20% CPU load and under 7W total power consumption.  
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=== Can memory be upgraded to 2GB? ===
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No, but fit-PC2 can be ordered with 2GB. RAM in fit-PC2 is soldered on-board and cannot be upgraded. This is a significant element in allowing miniature size and reduction in power.
  
==== Why isn't there a proper website for fit-PC2? ====
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=== Does fit-PC2 boot automatically when power is resumed? ===
The website is still being designed. We will air it when ready.
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Starting from May-2010 fit-PC2 and fit-PC2i support 'auto-on'.
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Older fit-PC2 (rev 1.21) does not boot automatically when power is resumed.  
  
==== Can memory be upgraded to 2GB? ====
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=== Can I use fit-PC2 with a large-screen TV? ===
No. RAM in fit-PC2 is soldered on-board and cannot be upgraded. This is a significant element in allowing miniature size and reduction in power.
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Yes. fit-PC2 connects to a large-screen TV through the TV HDMI connector. Audio is not transfered over the HDMI cable and needs to be connected to the analog audio input.
  
==== Does fit-PC2 boot automatically when power is resumed? ====
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=== Why doesn't the front left USB port work? ===
Currently fit-PC2 (rev 1.21) does not boot automatically when power is resumed. This requires specially ordered "instant-on" fit-PC2 having the '''-ON''' option in the part number.  
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In fit-PC2 the front left USB port is USB2 only. Mice and keyboards will usually not work with it. Thumb drives, cameras and MP3 players will work.
  
==== Is boot from LAN supported? ====
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=== Does the miniSD port of fit-PC2 support SDHC? ===
Yes. BIOS can be configured for PXE boot.
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Yes. Starting from May 2010 SDHC is supported.
  
==== Are there GMA500 optimized Linux display drivers? ====
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=== What are the dimensions of the power supply? ===
Yes. The drivers are currently available in binary form only for Ubuntu 8.04
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80 x 50 x 31 mm
  
==== Can I use fit-PC2 with a large-screen TV? ====
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== Software ==
Yes. fit-PC2 connects to a large-screen TV through the TV HDMI connector. Audio is not transfered over the HDMI cable and needs to be connected to the analog audio input.
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=== Is boot from LAN supported? ===
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Yes. BIOS can be configured for PXE boot.
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=== Are there GMA500 optimized Linux display drivers? ===
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Yes. The drivers are currently available in binary form for Ubuntu 8.04 and for Ubuntu 9.10
  
==== I heard there is no Linux display driver ====
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=== I heard there is no Linux display driver ===
 
Display drivers in Ubuntu are closed source, but provide very decent 2D and excellent hardware accelerated video.
 
Display drivers in Ubuntu are closed source, but provide very decent 2D and excellent hardware accelerated video.
Drivers currently support Ubuntu 8.04 so fit-PC2 Linux ships with that version. Newer Ubuntu currently work with VESA drivers only.
 
  
==== Does Youtube play fine on fit-PC2? ====
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=== Does Youtube play fine on fit-PC2? ===
Youtube plays smoothly on fit-PC2 in both Ubuntu 8.04 and Windows XP.
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Youtube plays smoothly in standard-definition on fit-PC2 in both Ubuntu, WinXP and Win7. High definition works to a degree with Windows 7 and flash player 10.1
  
==== Can I connect fit-PC2 to a VGA display? ====
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=== Can I connect fit-PC2 to a VGA display? ===
No. There are DVI to VGA adapters, but they tend to be expensive. It would be more cost effective to purchase a display with DVI-D support.
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This requires a DVI to VGA adapter like fit-VGA.
  
==== Are you planning fit-PC2 with 2nd LAN / HDMI / 5.1 Audio / other feature? ====
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=== Is Wake-on-LAN supported? ===
CompuLab discusses only announced products, but you are welcome to post your wishlist on the forum. We do read it.
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Yes, in fit-PC2i. Starting from May 2010 fit-PC2i supports Wake-on-LAN.
  
==== Does the miniSD port of fit-PC2 support SDHC? ====
 
No. SDHC is not supported.
 
  
==== Is Wake-on-LAN supported? ====
 
No. Wake-on-LAN is not supported.
 
 
==== What are the dimensions of the power supply? ====
 
80 x 50 x 31 mm
 
  
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== Links ==
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* [[Fit-PC Product Line:FAQ | FAQ Home]]
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* [[Fit-PC Product Line: fit-PC2/2i | fit-PC2/2i Home]]
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[[category:FAQ]]

Latest revision as of 09:05, 9 April 2015

Hardware

Can memory be upgraded to 2GB?

No, but fit-PC2 can be ordered with 2GB. RAM in fit-PC2 is soldered on-board and cannot be upgraded. This is a significant element in allowing miniature size and reduction in power.

Does fit-PC2 boot automatically when power is resumed?

Starting from May-2010 fit-PC2 and fit-PC2i support 'auto-on'. Older fit-PC2 (rev 1.21) does not boot automatically when power is resumed.

Can I use fit-PC2 with a large-screen TV?

Yes. fit-PC2 connects to a large-screen TV through the TV HDMI connector. Audio is not transfered over the HDMI cable and needs to be connected to the analog audio input.

Why doesn't the front left USB port work?

In fit-PC2 the front left USB port is USB2 only. Mice and keyboards will usually not work with it. Thumb drives, cameras and MP3 players will work.

Does the miniSD port of fit-PC2 support SDHC?

Yes. Starting from May 2010 SDHC is supported.

What are the dimensions of the power supply?

80 x 50 x 31 mm

Software

Is boot from LAN supported?

Yes. BIOS can be configured for PXE boot.

Are there GMA500 optimized Linux display drivers?

Yes. The drivers are currently available in binary form for Ubuntu 8.04 and for Ubuntu 9.10

I heard there is no Linux display driver

Display drivers in Ubuntu are closed source, but provide very decent 2D and excellent hardware accelerated video.

Does Youtube play fine on fit-PC2?

Youtube plays smoothly in standard-definition on fit-PC2 in both Ubuntu, WinXP and Win7. High definition works to a degree with Windows 7 and flash player 10.1

Can I connect fit-PC2 to a VGA display?

This requires a DVI to VGA adapter like fit-VGA.

Is Wake-on-LAN supported?

Yes, in fit-PC2i. Starting from May 2010 fit-PC2i supports Wake-on-LAN.


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