Khadas Mind Graphics Portable Mini PC User Guide
- August 13, 2024
- KHADAS
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Khadas Mind Graphics Portable Mini PC
Video Tutorial
When using Mind Graphics for the first time, please watch the video tutorial
and carefully follow the instructions to complete the setup.
Otherwise, Mind Graphics may not function properly.
Mind Graphics First-Time Setup – Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/kyrT9aPkNCk
Text Tutorial
Alternatively, you can read and carefully follow the instructions below to complete the setup.
When using Mind Graphics for the first time, please follow these steps to ensure proper display output:
- Update all Mind software to the latest versions, this includes the Mind App, BIOS, and EC.
- Connect Mind to Mind Graphics, whilst keeping the monitor connected to Mind’s HDMI port.
- Use the Mind App to install the graphics card driver and patch.
- Use the Mind App to modify the “Device Mode When Unplugged” to complete the setup
Detailed Instructions:
Before using Mind Graphics, upgrade Mind’s software to the latest version:
a. Connect Mind to a power source using the provided power adapter and USB-C cable.
Note: Do NOT connect Mind to Mind Graphics until you reach step 2c.
b. Prepare a HDMI cable and connect Mind to a monitor.
c. Press Mind’s power button to power it on.
d. Uninstall the current version of the Mind App.
i. In the Windows system tray, right-click the Mind App icon and select
Quit Mind App.
ii. Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, right-click on
Mind, and select Uninstall.
e. Go to Khadas’ official website (https://dl.khadas.com/products/-mind/app/mind-app-install-v1.20.exe) to download the latest version of the Mind App, then install it.
f. Open Mind App, go to Mind > Device Upgrade > BIOS Upgrade, click Check
for updates, and update the BIOS to version v1.1 or later.
After the upgrade, Mind will automatically restart.
g. After the restart, open Mind App again, go to Mind > Device Upgrade > EC Firmware Upgrade, click Check for updates, and update the EC firmware to version v1.1 or later. After the upgrade, Mind will automatically restart.
Connect Mind to Mind Graphics whilst keeping the monitor connected to Mind
a. After Mind restarts, select Start > Power > Shut down to power it off.
b. Use the provided AC power cord to connect Mind Graphics to a 100V–240V power outlet. Mind Graphics will automatically power on, and the indicator light will breathe slowly in white color.
c. Place Mind into Mind Graphics, ensuring that the Mind Link interface is properly aligned. Then press Mind’s power button to power it on.
Note: At this point, the monitor should still be connected to Mind via the HDMI cable.
d. When connected together, Mind Graphics will provide power to Mind through the Mind Link interface, and you are free to unplug Mind’s USB-C power cable.
Use Mind App to install the graphics card driver and patch
a. Go to the Mind App, follow the on-screen instructions, and click Go & Install > Update Now > OK to install the graphics card driver.
b. After installing the driver, follow the prompt and click Restart
Now to restart Mind.
c. After restarting, open the Mind App again. Follow the on-screen
instructions and click Install Now to install the patch.
d. After installing the patch, follow the prompt and click Restart Now to restart Mind again.
Use Mind App to modify the “Device Mode When Unplugged” to complete the setup
The default mode that Mind enters upon disconnecting from power is Sleep. To ensure a smooth experience when using Mind with Mind Graphics, you need to go to Mind App and set Device Mode When Unplugged to **Hibernate.
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Note: You don’t need to save your files manually before disconnecting Mind from Mind Graphics when the device mode is set to Hibernate; your data remains safe. To wake Mind up after reconnecting with Mind Graphics or Mind Dock, press the power button.
After completing the above steps, Mind Graphics’ HDMI and DisplayPort ports will be able to output display signals properly. You can now switch the HDMI output from Mind to Mind Graphics and enjoy the accelerated graphics from the RTX 4060 Ti.
Notes
- When using Mind with Mind Graphics, Do NOT set the Device Mode When Unplugged to Sleep, as this can trigger graphics card detection issues, stopping Mind Graphics from functioning correctly. If this happens, press and hold Mind’s power button for 8 seconds until Mind Graphics’ indicator light flashes and then press Mind’s power button again to restart it.
- If you have swapped Mind from other expansion modules (such as Mind Dock) to Mind Graphics, and the HDMI or DisplayPort of Mind Graphics does not have any display output, keep Mind connected to Mind Graphics, then press and hold Mind’s power button for 8 seconds until Mind Graphics’ indicator light flashes, finally press Mind’s power button again to restart it.
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