1. Introduction
1.1.Product Overview

The Aerocool “Cool-Panel” multi-functional panel is a new extreme “3-module” product comes with multi-slot card reader, thermal indicator LCD and multi I/O panel. The “Cool-Panel” can be installed in standard 5.25” device bay. As a multi-slot card reader, it is compatible with most popular memory cards including Compact Flash card type I/II, MicroDrive, Memory stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Duo Pro, SD card, MMC card and SM card. The thermal indicator LCD allows users to monitor two sets of temperature and fan speed. It also allows users to set temperature, alarm and adjust the speed of the fans (2 sets of fans). For multi I/O panel functions, it provides a quick, reliable and convenient PC operation environment . It provides most convenient front cable connections including USB/1394/Audio/Video/SATA connectors. It’s a perfect solution for all kind of PC peripheral.

1.2. Illustration of product

1.3Package contents

The package should contain the following items:

1. The Multi-function Panel x 1
2. Video cable x 1
3. USB cable x 1 (2 ports)
4. 1394 cable x 1
5. SATA cable x 1
6. audio cable x 1
7. Accessory kit x 1
8. This User’s Guide

Specification:

2.Feature

2.1 Multi-slot card reader module:
USB 2.0 High Speed Card Reader series provide you the easiest, fastest way to access your storage cards. By integrating the latest USB 2.0 technology, the “Cool-Panel” brings you the extremely fast speed up to 480Mbits/Sec. You can easily write/read files and images to the storage cards.

This multi-slot Reader/Writer accepts the following memory cards:
1. Compact Flash Type I/II
2. Memory Stick
3. Memory Stick Duo
4. Memory Stick Pro
5. Memory Stick Duo Pro
6. Smart Media
7. SD
8. Multi Media Card

2.2 Thermal controller module:

2.2.1 Features

•LCD display for temperature & RPM speed.
•2 x Fan RPM and 2 x temperature monitor displays.
•Overheat alarm & flashing function.
•Support 2 fans RPM adjustable function.
•Input 12V±10%, output 6-12V±10%, (max output 10 Watt each channel)
•Temperature unit setting for “°C” or “°F”
•Support the M/B detection: external signal wire.

2.2.2 Setup for thermal module

DC input:

2.2.3. Functions of LCD

1. Sensor temp. range : 0~90 °Celsius / 0~194 °F
2. The detection of fan rotational speed: 000~9900 RPM
3. Overheat temperature alarming:
When temperature is higher than the setting value, the digits on LCD starts flashing (from Blue to Red) and buzzer starts beeping. The Alarm will stop beeping after 25 seconds. However, the LCD display will remain in “Red” color until the temperature is reduced below the original setting. At this time, the LCD display will change back to Blue color.

4. Fan low / fan failure alarming:
When fan speed is lower than the setting value, the digits on LCD starts flashing (from blue to Red) and buzzer starts beeping. The beeping will stop automatically in 25 seconds. However, the digits on LCD display will remain in “Red” color until the problem is completely eliminated.

3. Settings

1. By Pressing the “Mode” Button, you can interchange the“Temp” and “Fan Speed” readings from “Temp 1/ Fan Speed 1” to “Temp 2/ Fan Speed 2” and vise versa.

2. By Pressing the “Set” Button, users can interchange the “Temp” reading b/w Celsius and Fahrenheit

3. Temperature and Fan Speed Setting – By pressing the “Mode” button for 3 seconds, you will enter “Temp 1” and “Fan 1” setting mode. By pressing the “Set” button, you can adjust the temperature of “Temp 1”. The temperature can be adjusted in steps of “5 degrees” Celsius. (From 50-90 degrees). Press the “Mode” button, you will enter the setting mode for “Fan 1”. The fan speed can be adjusted in steps of “1000RPM”(from 800 – 4800 RPM). At this time, you have set the temperature and fan speed for “Temp 1” and “Fan 1”. By pressing the “Mode” button for another 3 seconds, you will escape the “Setting” mode.

4. After you escape from the “Setting” mode for “Temp 1” and “Fan 1”, you can enter the “Setting” mode for “Fan 2” and “Temp 2” by pressing the “Mode” button again for another 3 seconds. You will enter the setting mode for “Temp 2” and “Fan 2”. Repeat the process in “Point 3” to set the temperature and fan speed for “Temp 2” and “Fan 2”.

5. The LCD Display will not work if the fans are not installed and monitored. The LCD will display“- - -”if no fans are installed.

4. Driver installation

4.1. Minimum System Requirements:

Windows
Pentium class PC with USB support
Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP
Windows 98/98SE download drive http://www.alcormicro.com

4.2. Remove Device:

For Windows 98/98SE/ ME/2000/XP Users
Please double-click the icon on the system tray. A dialog box will appear.
Double-click the Generic USB Storage Device to remove the device or cards for preventing from data loss.

5. Caution:
1. Make sure the power is turn off before the installation.
2. Do NOT short circuit the fan connector. This can damage the product.
3. Before installing the CPU cooling fan, the power connector must connect the extra RPM sing wire for M/B.
4. Please do not place the Sensor between the CPU Die and heat sink. This can damage your CPU.
5. The LCD Display will not read fans with “2 Pin” connectors.
6. make sure the sign “UP" of connectors must show UP.

6. Trouble Shooting
The cooling gear can be easily installed. Please follow the troubleshooting steps below to solve any problem you may encounter.

1. Boot up fail. (CPU fan detect fail by BIOS)
The CPU signal wire is properly unconnected to the M/B therefore you have to connect the extra signal wire for M/B detection.

2. LCD display not lit.
Make sure the DC power connector is plugged into the power socket.

3. Continuous Overheating and Alarm
We suggest that you add one more cooling fan to cool down your chassis or increase the temp of your “Alarm” setting.