Fit-PC2 FAQ

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Everybody knows Atom can't do HD!

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.

Can memory be upgraded to 2GB?

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.

Does fit-PC2 boot automatically when power is resumed?

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.

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

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.

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 does not provide good frame rate.

Can I connect fit-PC2 to a VGA display?

This requires a DVI to VGA adapter like HDFury.

Are you planning fit-PC2 with 2nd LAN / HDMI / 5.1 Audio / other feature?

CompuLab discusses only announced products, but you are welcome to post your wishlist on the forum. We do read it.

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


(more to come...)