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Inside the Lab: A Conversation With Our Chief FAE on the 5 Toughest Technical Cases We Solved This Year

For system integrators, hardware performance is only half the story. What truly determines deployment success is the technical support behind the product—especially when unexpected issues arise in the field.

At Shenzhen Angxun Technology, our Field Application Engineers (FAEs) are the backbone of our service. With 24 years of OEM/ODM experience, a 10,000 m² modern factory, 5 SMT lines, and a 50+ member R&D team, we not only build reliable Intel/AMD motherboards and Mini PCs—we also ensure every integrator receives engineering-level support throughout the project lifecycle.


In this interview-style article, our Chief FAE shares five of the most challenging real-world cases we solved in the past year. These stories demonstrate the technical depth, responsiveness, and value that integrators rely on.

 

Q1: A Digital Signage Client Reported Random Black Screens Across 80 Sites. What Did You Discover?

FAE Answer:

This was an urgent case—about 10% of players randomly went black after running for several hours. The client initially suspected a GPU failure.

After remote diagnostics and log analysis, we discovered that:

  • The displays used custom EDID data

  • Their CMS software forced refresh rates unsupported by specific panels

  • In some units, HDMI cable impedance was inconsistent


We solved the issue by:

  • Providing a custom BIOS EDID override profile

  • Adding a watchdog-based display recovery mechanism

  • Recommending shielded HDMI cables validated in our lab

No hardware replacement was needed.

This saved the customer significant on-site maintenance costs and prevented large-scale screen downtime.

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Q2: A Security Integrator Had a CPU Thermal Throttling Issue Even in an Air-Conditioned Room. How Was It Resolved?

FAE Answer:

This deployment used 10th-gen Intel CPUs in a compact chassis. Thermal throttling began once the system hit 75–80% sustained CPU load.

Our analysis showed:

  • Heat was accumulating on VRM components

  • Airflow inside the customer’s chassis was insufficient

  • Their existing cooler didn’t fully cover the heat path

Because Angxun motherboards use:

  • Aluminum-base thermal materials

  • All-solid capacitors

  • Copper-plated PCB layers

  • Dedicated CPU power supply design

We optimized the thermal solution by:

  • Designing a custom heat spreader

  • Adding VRM thermal pads

  • Providing a revised fan curve via BIOS

Result: CPU stayed below 65°C under full load, and the integrator avoided expensive chassis changes.

 

Q3: Why Was a Windows-Based Kiosk Taking 90 Seconds to Boot?

FAE Answer:

The customer suspected BIOS or motherboard issues, but after our investigation:

  • Their OS image loaded unnecessary drivers

  • Their SSD had inconsistent firmware

  • TPM initialization delayed boot by 12 seconds

We fixed the issue by:

  • Customizing BIOS to skip non-essential checks

  • Flashing SSDs with uniform firmware

  • Creating a clean, kiosk-optimized Windows image

Boot time dropped from 90 seconds to 21 seconds, dramatically improving kiosk user experience.

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Q4: An Industrial Automation Client Needed Legacy RS-232 Timing Accuracy for a 20-Year-Old Machine. How Did You Achieve It?

FAE Answer:

Legacy equipment often has extremely sensitive timing requirements, especially for serial communication.

Their issue:

  • Serial signals on some units drifted under high temperature

  • Timing deviation caused mechanical failures in the customer’s factory line

Because Angxun specializes in industrial motherboards, we implemented:

  • A custom BIOS option for fixed legacy UART clocking

  • A stability patch for their Linux kernel driver

  • A thermal compensation algorithm for extended environments

After validation in our stress chamber (40°C–85°C), the solution passed 72-hour nonstop testing.

The customer later standardized Angxun boards for all future factory expansions.

 

Q5: A Retail Integrator Needed a Mini PC With 3 Displays—but Their Software Required Mixed Drivers. How Did You Make It Work?

FAE Answer:

Their system needed:

  • Two digital signage screens

  • One touchscreen for staff

  • A combination of Intel iGPU + discrete GPU drivers

Driver conflicts caused display initialization failures.

Our solution included:

  • Providing a customized BIOS with PCIe lane remapping

  • Engineering a hybrid driver package validated by our R&D team

  • Running a 48-hour multi-display burn-in on our AOI-certified test line

The result was a stable triple-display system that has been deployed across more than 600 stores to date.

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Why These Cases Matter to System Integrators

Each case represents a real-world engineering challenge where hardware, firmware, software, and environmental factors intersect. These outcomes are only possible because Angxun offers:

Engineering Advantages

  • High-reliability motherboards with industrial-grade components

  • PCB copper plating for signal integrity

  • Independent CPU power supply design

  • Zero-burning protection circuits

  • Dual-safety voltage/current stabilization

Manufacturing Advantages

  • 5 SMT lines with SPI + AOI precision testing

  • 300,000+ monthly motherboard capacity

  • Strict BOM control for long-term supply stability

  • CE, FCC, ROHS, ISO certifications

Service Advantages

  • 24 years of OEM/ODM expertise

  • 50+ R&D engineers

  • Rapid BIOS, firmware, and driver customization

  • Guaranteed after-sales technical support

For integrators deploying mission-critical hardware, these capabilities translate into lower project risk, faster issue resolution, and stable long-term operation.

 

Conclusion: Real Engineering Support Makes a Real Difference

Behind every successful deployment is a strong technical support team. These five cases highlight how Angxun’s FAEs—backed by robust R&D, advanced manufacturing, and deep industry experience—help integrators overcome the toughest challenges in the field.

If your team needs engineering-level guidance, custom firmware, long-term supply assurance, or troubleshooting support, our technical department is ready to assist.

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