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Various LAN cards are used in the Rocky Notebooks, which means that there are different boot options depending on the model:

    RT586 -PXE disk
    RT686 -PXE disk
    RT686EX -PXE disk
    RT686EX-M3 -PXE disk
    RT786EX -BIOS boot sequence
    RT886EX -BIOS boot sequence
    RK786EX -BIOS boot sequence
    RK886EX -BIOS boot sequence
    DR686 -PXE disk
    DR786AC -BIOS boot sequence
    DR786EX -BIOS boot sequence
    DR886EX -BIOS boot sequence
    DK886EX -BIOS boot sequence
    MT686EX -PXE disk


Microsoft delivers the PXE boot disk with the Windows server operating system. A tool to create a PXE disk is included.

The RTC battery is charged as soon as a power source is connected; battery, power supply, or vehicle adaptor

The RTC battery runs approx. 8,000 hrs until it is empty, i.e., a little less than 1 year.

It takes about 50 hours to recharge the battery, as it charges at a minimal current.

If the RTC battery is empty, the default state is restored, i.e., all BIOS settings as well as the time and date must be reset.

If a BIOS password is stored, it is NOT deleted and must be entered to configure any settings.

Yes, if the connected touch monitor is used together with driver software such as the UPDD driver.

Using the example of the DK8, the UPDD driver for built-in touch is pre-installed.

When a USB touch is connected and installed, it is automatically listed in the UPDD console. In this case, you can continue with step 5; otherwise you have to add it manually, like a serial touch.

1. Access UPDD console under Start | UPDD| Settings

2. Click on "Add a new device" under the Hardware menu item

3. Select the controller type

4. Select the serial port and click OK

5. To configure both displays, right-click on the UPDD icon in the task bar and select "Calibrate All" under "Calibrate".

6. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate both monitors.

With modern BIOS architectures, it can occur that older storage media are not recognised correctly or a notification might appear that there is insufficient address space available. This often occurs in combination with Windows error code 12.

The problem can occur with PCMCIA memory cards, CF cards with PC card adaptor or multi-card readers that can read SD cards as well as other storage media.

The solution only takes a few steps:

    Start the computer and press F2 to call up the BIOS settings.
    Select chipset -> PCH-IO Configuration
    PCI Express Configuration -> PCI Express Port 8
    A. Set PME SCI to Disable
    B. Set Extra Bus Reserved to "7"
    C. Set Reserved Memory to "20"
    D. Set Reserved IO to "20" 

Normally, this is not possible at all. All roda computers are configured in such a way on delivery that the end user must assign an administrator password during the first start-up. Various tools are offered online; some of them only partially legal, some of them illegal. Data might be damaged.

The Ublox GPS module is connected via USB and can be accessed via a virtual serial port after activation. If you are using a pre-installed factory Windows operating system, you only have to activate the GPS module using the wireless manager link on the desktop:

1. Click on the wireless manager shortcut on the desktop.

2. Once the wireless manager has been executed, a T-shaped antenna symbol appears in the task bar to the left of the clock. Double-click the icon.

3. A window with wireless components appears. Activate the GPS module and click OK. The GPS module can then be addressed via the COM3 port (with two serial interfaces on the device) or the COM5 port (with four serial interfaces) using any GPS software.

If no wireless manager is pre-installed, you can find it on your hard disk under "\Notebook Driver" or in our download directory.

Links: go to Download Center

By default, Win7 does not allow CPU underclocking when using an external power supply.

Clocking down comes with various advantages. The CPU consumes less power at a lower clock rate, and the housing of the device does not heat up as much.

Follow these instructions to enable underclocking when using an external power supply, :

    Open the Control Panel and click on "Hardware and Sound".
    Click on "Change battery settings" under the menu item Power options.
    Then, for the selected power plan , click "Edit plan settings".
    Now, go to "Change advanced power settings".
    Now, in the "Power Options" window, you can enter the minimum power (in percent) under "Processor power management" > "Minimum processor state" > "Plugged in". It is recommended to use the setting of "on battery" operation.

In addition to the settings for clocking down the CPU, the standby mode activation timers can also be adjusted. This comes with the advantage that applications can automatically wake up the system from standby mode.

To activate the timer, proceed as described in steps 1–4. Afterwards, the timer can be activated under "Sleep" > "Allow wake timers".