Mini PC FAQ

1. How to install Wifi if I have barebone computer only?
Please click and go to step by step picture guide after this answer, it is suitable for Hystou mini pc 1037u, i3-3217u, i5 3317U and so on, exactly please check your barebone computer.
/2014/08/15/how-to-install-ram-hdd-and-wifi-if-i-have-barebone-computer-only/
2. How to add RAM and Storage to barebone computer?
Hystou mini pc 1037U, Intel core i3-3217U, i5-3317U and i7 support 2 storage together, all of them similar and can share the guide here: /2014/04/02/how-to-install-two-storage-on-hystou-c1037u-mini-computer/
And before purchase RAM for our mini computers, make sure you know clearly the RAM style the mini pc required, you can learn more here: /2014/09/22/ddr3-ddr3l-and-lpddr3/
3.How to disable external USB port if I don't want my office work to use extra USB on the mini computers?
Please click and go to step by step picture guide here: /2014/08/06/how-to-disable-external-usb-port-for-your-computers/ 

4. How to mount the mini pc tower if I want the mini pc mounted onto backside the monitor?

Please click and go to step by step picture guide here: /2014/07/17/how-to-mount-the-mini-pc-tower-to-back-of-monitor/

5. How much power consumption this mini computers cost?

All our mini computers using low power input 12V only, mostly power consumption around 20 watt when running, exactly you can see the real testing pictures from this link:/2014/07/02/testing-c1037u-mini-computers-power-consumption/

6. Will it be very hot since the mini computer CPU has no fan?

Hystou fanless mini pc using Aluminium alloy case to help CPU heat releasing, so even it is fanless, it won't be very hot, normally around 36 centigrade degree around the mini pc, you can check exactly testing pictures via this link: /2014/07/02/users-testing-of-temperature-around-hystou-mini-computer/

7. What operating system can I use on the Mini PC?

Hystou mini pc support all kind main operating systems, most buyers using Windows and Linux.

8. Is the mini pc enough to run XBMC in living room and connect to big size TV?

Yes, our mini pc also HTPC, widely used in living room connected to TV via HDMI cable, HDMI up to 1920*1080 HD resolution and Ultra HD 4K resolution, depends on different models.
9. Can the mini pc be mounted to backside of monitor and saving space?
Yes, here are pictures shows how to mount Hystou mini pc to backside of monitor: /2014/07/17/how-to-mount-the-mini-pc-tower-to-back-of-monitor/

10. I lost the drivers, what to do if I want to reinstall the system?
You can find drivers from our download center /download/, or use software tools to get driver directly, here is some free software tools information: /2014/09/12/top-6-free-software-tools-to-take-care-of-your-drivers/
11. Why my Mini PC (XBMC) has no Sound when connect to TV by HDMI cable?
When first time to connect the mini pc (XBMC with OpenELEC pre-installed) to TV by HDMI, you should select the correct HDMI device if it didn’t have any sound. Here is picture guide how to set it: /2014/09/05/why-my-mini-pcxbmc-has-no-sound-when-connect-to-tv-by-hdmi-cable/
12. What is HS code of Hystou mini pc?
8471494000

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