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Product:
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MTB Exclusive: VL System L.I.S 2 Blue Eye |
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Price:
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$92 (CAN) / $70 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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VL System
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Author:
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DrMobius
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Date:
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February 16th, 2004
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Roy from VL System
for sending the L.I.S 2 Blue Eye for review.
Introduction:
Computer enthusiasts are continually looking for ways to push their computer farther in order to bring
it one step ahead of the game. Whether it be through overclocking, modding, skinning, or cutting edge
parts; the consumer needs to be informed of how the tweaking is effecting the computers vital operations.
This was the premise behind the original VFD and LCD display screens; to give the consumer a readout of
a computer's vital statistics. Along with the rapidly changing computer market, manufacturers of VFD and
LCD units have included software to help customize the displays and added different features to increase
the units’ versatility. VL System has been a manufacturer of these units for a number of years and today
in the MTB Labs we’ll be looking at their latest addition to their line of intelligent LCD displays;
the L.I.S. 2 Blue Eye, which also doubles as a fan controlling unit.
Specifications:
The L.I.S 2 Blue Eye LCD display module is the newest intelligent display product from VL System and is
currently only available with a silver aluminum body and an inverse blue backlight display. The L.I.S 2
Blue Eye is a USB controlled standard 20x4 serial LCD display which also acts as an adjustable voltage
fan controller. Some of the key features are support for dual CPU’s or Hyper-threading, display of MBM
(Motherboard Monitor) statistics, e-mail notification, programmable event alarms, and a software package
including a CG (logo image) builder and a control center with customizable skins. Here are some
specifications taken from the users’ manual:
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VL System L.I.S 2 Blue Eye LCD - Key Specifications:
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| VL System L.I.S 2 Blue Eye LCD: Manufactured by VL System |
| USB 1.1 / 2.0 support |
| Supported LCD / VFD size: 16x2 and 20x2 |
| Liquid Crystal Display |
| Blue Negative type |
| 5 x 8 Dot’s |
| HD44780 Compatible |
| Character type |
| Includes USB Cable (Ext, Int) and Power Cable |
| Input voltage: DV 5V and DC 12 |
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The L.I.S. 2 Blue Eye arrived from VL System in its factory packaging. The box displays a few profile
shots of the Blue Eye along with graphics and text highlighting the key features and system requirements
for the software on the front and side of the box. Also on the side of the box is a diagram displaying
the color of the unit, in this case silver faceplate with a blue display. From the graphic it would
appear additional colors may be available in the near future, however at the time of this review the
only color selection I could find was the silver/blue combination. Inside the box you are presented with
a mini-disk holding the software and drivers and a small users manual, both are resting on a piece of
cardboard which covers the actual display unit.
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The L.I.S. 2 Blue Eye was packaged very securely, surrounded by formed polystyrene foam and bundled tightly
with the cables. The Blue Eye LCD system included the following items:
- 1 x L.I.S. 2 main unit
- 1 x L.I.S. driver and software installation mini-disk
- 1 x L.I.S. power cable
- 1 x Users manual
- 3 x 3-pin fan power connection cables
- 2 x 4-pin fan power connection cables
- 1 x External USB connection cable
- 1 x Internal USB connection cable
- 4 x Mounting screws
The instruction manual lists the basic features and specifications as well as briefly covers the installation
of the unit. As with the previous L.I.S. systems, they also include a few warnings about changing the
jumpers on the unit as it can make the system underpowered or overpowered, eventually causing damage.
The manual was only 6 pages and only covers the basic installation; some users may find the manual more
as a guide then a manual. I could not find any additional information on VL Systems website, but they
do have the same manual available for download in .PDF format.
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