MPC-420 Mobility PC Small Computer

MPC-420 Front View

Mobility PCs are small desktop computers, that are a fraction of the size of a traditional desktop PC. This makes them the perfect choice for use in any area where space is constrained. Their small size, computing power, features, robust design and thermal efficiency allow them to be used in a vast range of applications.

The MPC-420 is a fully integrated desktop PC. It supports Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors up to 3GHz. Up to 2GB of RAM and standard 3.5-inch hard disk drives. It includes 3D video, 16-bit audio, 10/100 LAN, an IEEE-1394 Firewire port, four USB 2.0 ports, an RS232 serial port and a parallel port. An optional DVD, DVD+CD/RW drive or DVD+DVD/RW can also be fitted.

Drivers are provided for all major Operating systems: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and Linux. The included driver CD makes operating system installation totally painless. The MPC-420 is powered from a small autoswitching (110/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz), notebook type, power adaptor.

Key Applications
  • Personal Desktop, Office System.
  • Digital signage controller.
  • Industrial system controller.
  • Monitoring, control and data logging.
  • POS PC and Kiosk PC.
  • Gateway, Router, Application Server, File Server, Game Server.
Key Markets
  • Digital signage.
  • Multimedia players.
  • Industrial control.
  • Security.
  • POS.
  • Kiosk.
Key Benefits
  • Complete, full function Pentium 4 computer system.
  • Excellent thermal characteristics.
  • Looks like an appliance, not a PC: Low theft / tamper risk.
  • No proprietary components. uses standard desktop processor, RAM and HDDs.
  • Easy wall mounting.
Key Specification
  • Pentium 4 and Celeron processors to 2.8GHz.
  • Up to 2 GByte RAM.
  • Intel 865G/ICH5 chipset, with 800 MHz FSB.
  • Fully supports Intel Hyper Threading Technology.
  • On-board 10/100 LAN, IEEE1394 Firewire, USB 2.0, sound and video.
  • Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Small and compact: 148mm wide x 254mm deep x 71mm high.

Specifications

Specifications for the MPC-420 computer are listed below.
Processing  
Processor 478-pin Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors (Northwood, Prescott and Celeron D): 2.0 GHz to 3.0 GHz. With and without Hyper-threading.
400MHz, 533MHz and 800MHz FSB.
RAM Two standard 184-pin DIMM sockets. Supports up to 2 GBytes of of DDR400, DDR333 or DDR266 memory.
256 MBytes, 512 MBytes, 1GByte, 2GByte.
System Chipset Intel 865GV North-bridge and ICH5 South-bridge.
BIOS 256 / 512 MByte Flash ROM. Award BIOS. Green PC and PnP compliant.
Operating System Supplied with drivers for the Windows 2000, Windows XP and Linux operating systems. Windows XP Embedded can be used.
Mass Storage and Media  
HDD One 3.5-inch HDD. Supports >200GB drives. 2.5-inch HDD kit available. Dual Independent ATA-33/66/100.
Optical Drive One internal slim-line optical drive bay with high speed ATAPI-IDE interface for a:
  • 24X CD-ROM drive.
  • 8X DVD-ROM drive.
  • DVD + CD-RW combo drive.
  • DVD-RW + CD-RW + DVD combo drive.
Floppy Disk Optional external USB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive or USB memory stick.
Boot Source The MPC-420 can be booted from the following sources:
  • Internal IDE Hard Disk Drive.
  • Internal optical drive.
  • USB pen drive.
  • Internal IDE Flash Drive. This allows for a diskless appliance.
  • External USB optical drive, USB hard disk drive, or USB floppy disk drive.
Audio and Video  
Video Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2, 2D/3D 256-bit graphics processor. Up to 64MB DVMT video memory. Hardware motion compensation for software MPEG-2 decoding (DVD playback). Output on standard 15-pin DB15 video connector.
Sound AC '97 Audio CODEC (Realtek 650).
  • Line (speaker) output, on 3.5mm audio connector.
  • Microphone input, on 3.5mm audio connector.
Standard Interfaces  
Network One Intel Pro 10/100 Mbps high speed Ethernet LAN controller (RJ45).
Serial One RS232 serial port (DB9).
USB Three OHCI-compliant USB2.0 ports.
Firewire One IEEE-1394 / Firewire compatible port (Agere FW323). OHCI 1394a 1.1 compliant. Supports up to 400Mb transfer rate.
Parallel One 25-pin Parallel Port. EPP and ECP.
PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard, on 6-pin mini-DIN connector.
PS/2 Mouse, on 6-pin mini-DIN connector.
Front Panel I/O Ports
  • One USB 2.0 / 1.1 Port.
  • One IEEE 1394 Firewire port.
  • Microphone input, on 3.5mm audio connector.
  • Line (speaker) output, on 3.5mm audio connector.
  • Power-on button.
  • Reset button.
  • Power-on and HDD LEDs.
Rear Panel I/O Ports
  • PS/2 Keyboard connector (6-pin mini-DIN).
  • PS/2 Mouse connector (6-pin mini-DIN).
  • Two USB 2.0 / 1.1 Ports.
  • One RS232 COM port.
  • One 25-pin parallel printer port.
  • One 10/100 Ethernet LAN port, on RJ45 connector.
  • Line (speaker) output, on 3.5mm audio connector.
  • VGA port, on standard 15-pin DB15 connector.
  • One DC Power connector.
Management and Monitoring
System Management and Monitoring
  • System and processor temperature monitoring.
  • System voltage monitoring.
  • Fan speed monitoring (3-wire fans). Auto-thermal FAN speed control.
  • AC power fail recovery.
  • Optional watchdog timer.
Power Management ACPI 1.0b compliant with direct power management by the operating system. Wake-on: RTC, USB Keyboard, Modem, LAN, PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse.
Physical Characteristics  
Dimensions 148mm Wide x 254mm Deep x 71mm High (excluding feet).
Weight Computer unit weight: 2.5 kg (fully equipped). Mains power adapter weight: 500g. Mains power cable weight: 200g.
Shipping Shipping dimensions: 315mm wide x 208mm high x 180mm deep. Shipping weight: 4 kg.
Ambient Temperature Operating: 0°C to +45°C.
Storage: -10°C to +65°C.
Humidity 15% to 90% RH, non condensing.
Certification CE, FCC, C-tick.
Power  
Power Supply Input: Universal 100 VAC ~ 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz.
Output: 19 VDC @ 6.3 A.
    Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Model options

Each order option below applies to each model option.
Model Option
MPC-420 Standard product, as described in the specifications.
MPC-420-DVI MPC-420 with DVI digital video output, in addition to the VGA output. Dual view.
MPC-420-S4 MPC-420 with four hardware RS232 serial ports.
MPC-420-S6 MPC-420 with six hardware RS232 serial ports.
MPC-420-G3 MPC-420 with four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports. Standard Ethernet port plus three RTL8110S.
MPC-420-G4 MPC-420 with five 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports. Standard Ethernet port plus four RTL8110S. No IEEE-1394 Firewire ports on this model.

 

Ordering options

All MPC-420s are made to order. Because of the large number of different configuration options, we do not have specific ordering codes. To obtain a quotation, use the list below as a guide, and send us an email specifying the configuration to be quoted.
Option Configuration
Processor Speed Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron.
2.66GHz or 2.8GHz Celeron.
2.8GHz Pentium 4.
RAM 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB
HDD There are three options for the HDD, either:
  • One 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Possible drive sizes range from 80GB up to the maximum available. Standard drive speed is 7,200 RPM.
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  • One 2.5-inch hard disk drive. Possible drive sizes range from 80GB up to the maximum available. Standard drive speed is 5,400 RPM. Some capacities are available with 7,200 RPM. For most applications 5,400 RPM is ample.)
  • Flash IDE Drive. Possible drive sizes range from 512MB to over 8GB.
Internal Optical Drive
  • DVD-ROM Drive (24X CD read, 8X DVD read).
  • DVD + CD-RW Combo Drive (24X CD read, 8X DVD read, 8X write).
  • DVD + DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (24x CD read, 8x DVD read, 8x write).
Wall / Desk Mounting Bracket Mounting bracket which allows the MPC-420 to be easily attached to a wall or under a desk, etc. The bracket has a large number of holes and key-slots, for a wide variety of mounting positions.
Enclosure Colour The MPC-420 standard colour is black. It can be supplied in a range of different colours: silver, gold and blue. Minimum order quantities may apply.
Operating Systems and Software Motium can supply the MPC-420 with operating system licences and the O/S pre-installed. We can also supply it pre-installed with your standard operating environment. Minimum order quantities may apply.
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