VoomPC-2™ Automotive PC Enclosure
Mini-ITX Car PC Enclosure
Installation Guide
Version 1.0
P/N VOOM-PC-2-ENC
Before you start…
1.0 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VoomPC-2 mini-ITX vehicle enclosure!
The VoomPC-2 was designed to work with a wide variety of main boards such as the VIA
mini-ITX boards as well as low power Pentium-M OR Core 2 Duo. Please note that
powering full power P4 or AMD systems is not recommended due to excessive heat
dissipation.
2.0 Required tools
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Reverse and
forward protection
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Switch Logic
6-30V ATX PSU
PC ATX
power
MotherBoard
Battery
GND
ON/OFF switch
J6
SW
J2
Ignition
8bit MCU
Optional On/OFF switch
LED
J8
Amplifier
Enable
M1-ATX
J4
In order to install the VoomPC-2 in your vehicle you will need the following:
-Phillips screwdriver and Wire cutter / stripper
-Few feet of wire (AWG 12-16), preferably color coded, used for power input.
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Figure 1.0, bottom mounting plate
3.0 VoomPC-2 installation steps
1) Install the motherboard, Front Audio / USB board and Power Supply on the base plate
using M3 screws. (See figure 1.0)
2) Connect the ATX cable harness provided with your power supply to the motherboard.
NOTE: Use small tie-wraps on the ATX cable harness in order to improve air flow.
3) Connect the Front Audio header (marked “AUDIO”) to the motherboard’s Front Audio
header using the 2x5 shielded cable. NOTE: You need to remove the 2 jumpers from the
Motherboard’s Front Audio header.
4) Connect the Front USB header (marked “USB”) to the motherboard’s internal USB
header.
5) Connect the LED header to the Motherboard’s LED header. If using M1-ATX or M2-
ATX power supplies you might want to connect this LED to the power supply LED
header. (The M1/M2-ATX provides additional visual information (blinks) reporting various
states of the system)
6) Connect the Fan-In header to the motherboard’s fan header. Connect the Fan1 and
Fan2 headers to the front fans.
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7) Install the HDD and CDROM (optional) into the metal bracket and connect to the
motherboard using the IDE cable.
8) Install the motherboard I/O shield at the back of the VoomPC-2 enclosures
Figure 1.1, bottom mounting plate
9) Your final assembly should look similar to Figure 1.1. Slide the bottom plate into the
extrusion and stop half way into the slide. Connect the power input faston wires to the
Power Supply unit. (In case you are using a Power Amplifier, connect the AMP RMT
wires to the Power Supply Anti-Thump header.
10) Hook up Monitor, Keyboard, etc and test your system by turning ignition ON.
11) Secure the VoomPC-2 using the 4 front/back mounting screws. If you don’t want to
drill holes into your car chassis, stick large Velcro pads to the bottom plate of the
VoomPC-2 (the hook side) and attach to your car’s carpet and a strong adhesion will be
formed.
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4.0 Power Connector Wiring Diagram
Figure 1.3, power connector diagram
Connector type is Molex “mini-fit JR” series, 2 x 4 configuration. Consult www.molex.com
for additional information on housings and mating pins (male/female). All “mini-fit JR”
NOTE: The Black and Green wire harness labeled “not connected” is intended to special
projects use. For example, should you need additional 5V or 12V output, you could take
advantage of this pre-installed wires.
5.0 Mechanical
-Dimensions: 210(W)x265(L)x66(H)mm
-Weight, including packaging: 3.0Kg
6.0 Support and warranty
Standard Hardware Warranty 1Year / US, 2 Year EU
Installation support: 30days via email, support@cartft.com.
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