Clevo L285P User Manual

Preface

Notice

The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any s ubsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.

This publication and any accompanying software may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, translated, transmitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor, manufacturer or creators of this publication, except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes.

Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.

©March 2002

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Trademarks

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor-

poration.

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Federal Communications C ommission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the e quipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re orient or rel ocat e the re cei vi ng an ten n a.

• Increase the separa tion be tween the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the rec eiv er is co nn ected .

• Consult the service repr esentative or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Warning

Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec tric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

CAUTION

Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment.

USE THE APPROPRIATE 26AGW TELEPHONE

LINE CORD

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IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. En voici quelquesunes:

1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau,, p.ex., près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près d’une piscine.

2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un appareil sans fil) pendant un orage électrique. Ceci peut présenter un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre.

3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler une fuite de gaz s’il est situ é p rè s de la f u it e.

4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type de piles indiqués dans ce manuel. Ne pas jeter les piles dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux règlements pertinents quant à l’émination des piles.

ATTENTION

Débranchez toujours toutes les lignes téléphoniques des prises murales avant de réparer ou de démonter cet équipement.

UTIL I SEZ LE COR DON DE TÉLÉPHONE 26AGW

APPROPRIÉ

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Instructions for Care and Operation

The computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To ensure that does not happen, follow these suggestions:

1. Don’t drop it. Make sure it’s on a stable s urf ace. If the com puter fa lls, the ca se and ot her compone nts coul d be dama ged. Do not expose it to any shock or vibration.

2. Don’t overheat it. Keep the comp uter an d power supply away from any k ind of heating elemen t. Keep the com puter out of direct sunlight. Don’t store or use the computer in a humid environment . D o not place th e c om puter on an y su rf ac e w hich will block the vents.

3. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. Th es e can h inder proper perf ormance and damage your data.

4. Keep it dry . This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid ge ts int o it , the c om puter could be badly d am aged. Do not leav e it in a place where foreign ma tter or moistu re m ay affect the system.

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5. Follow the proper working procedures for computer. Shut- down the computer properly, and close all programs (Don’t forget to save yo ur w ork). Do no t turn off any peripheral devices when the com puter is on. Do not disassemb le th e co m puter by yourself. Perform routine maintenance on your computer.

6. Take care when using peripheral devices. Use onl y approved brands of peripheral devices. Unplug the power cord before attac hing any pe ripheral dev ic e.

7. Do not place anything heavy on the computer.

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Mainboard Battery Note

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrect ly replaced. Repl ace on ly with the same or equ ivale nt type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used battery accor ding to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Power Safety.

The computer has specific power requirements:

• When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire.

• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices.

• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies.

• Do not plug in the power cord if you are wet.

• Do not use the power cord if it is broken.

• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

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Servicing

Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from the power supply. T hen refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:

• When the power cord is damaged or frayed.

• If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids.

• If the computer does not work normall y when you fol low the operati ng instructions.

• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).

• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.

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Cleaning

Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer, use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatil e (petroleum dis tillates) or abras ive cleaners on an y part of the computer.

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Contents

Introduction ...........................................1-1

Overview ..................................................................................... 1-1

In the Box .................... .................................... ............................1-2

The Manual ................................................................................. 1-3

Advanced Users ........................................................................... 1-3

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ...................................... 1-3

Warnin g Bo x e s ........ ........................ .............................. .............. 1-4

Not Incl u d ed .......... .................. .. ...... .............................. ..............1-5

System Software ..........................................................................1-5

Quick Start Guide ........................................................................1-6

System Map .............. .......................... .......................... ............... 1-7

Gettin g To Kno w Your Computer ............ ........................ ..........1-7

Front Vi e w .............. .......................... .................... ....................... 1-8

LCD Panel ................................................................................... 1-9

Stereo Speakers ........................................................................... 1-9

Disk Act i v i t y LED Indicat o rs ............ ................................ ......... 1 -9

Power LE D In d i ca t o r ............ .......................................... ............1-9

Power Button ............................................................................. 1-10

Left Vi ew .......................... .......................... ........................... .... 1-11

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3.5” FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) ..................... ............ ............ .....1-12

Hard Disk Drive ....... ................................. .......................... .......1-12

CD Device .................................................................................1-12

Right View .................................................................................1-13

LCD Brightness Control Knob ..................................................1-14

Volume Control Knob ...............................................................1-14

Dual PC Card Slots ....................................................................1-14

Dual USB Ports .........................................................................1-15

AC Power-In Port ......................................................................1-15

Securit y Lo c k S lot ....... ........................... .......................... .........1-1 5

Rear View ..................................................................................1-16

Carrying H a n d l e ................... ........................... .................... .......1-17

Headphone-Out Jack ..................................................................1-17

Line-In Jack ....... ........................... .......................... ...................1-17

Microphone-In Jack . .. ...... ........ ............. ...... ...... ........ ...... ...... .....1-17

RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................1-18

RJ-11 Phone Jack .......................................................................1-18

Dual USB Ports .........................................................................1-18

Unpowered - IEEE 1394 Port ....................................................1-19

PS/2 Type Mouse & Keyboard Ports .........................................1-19

Printer/Parallel Port .................... .......................... .....................1-2 0

Serial Po r t ............................ ........................... ...........................1-2 0

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Extern al Monito r (CRT) Port ...... ..............................................1-20

Vent ........................................................................................... 1-20

Using The Computer .............................2-1

Overview ..................................................................................... 2-1

Ergonomics .................................................................................. 2-2

Turnin g On Th e Computer ...... ........................ ............................2-4

The Disk D ri v e s ...... .............................. .............................. ........ 2-5

The Hard D i sk D ri v e (HDD) ...... ................................ ................. 2-5

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) .................................................... 2-5

Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks ..............................................2-5

The CD/DVD Device .................................................................. 2-6

Loading Compact D i scs .............................. ............................. ... 2-6

Handling CDs or DVDs ................... .......... .......... .......... ............. 2-7

DVD Regional Codes ..................................... ...... ........ ...... ......... 2-8

Changing the Regional Codes ..................................................... 2-9

The PC Card Slot ....................................................................... 2-10

Inserting And Removing PC Cards ........................................... 2-10

Keyboard ................................................................................... 2-11

Mouse ........................................................................................ 2-12

Adding a Printer .... .............................. .............................. ........ 2-13

USB Prin t er .... .................... .................... .................... ............... 2 -13

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Instal l I n st ructio n s: ....................... .......................... ...................2-13

Paralle l P ri n ter . .................... ........................... ...........................2-1 4

Instal l I n st ructio n s: ....................... .......................... ...................2-14

Advanced Controls ................................3-1

Overview .... ........ ........................... .................... .......................... .3-1

Advance d V i d eo C o n tr o l s ............. .......................... .................... .3-2

Video Driver Controls .................................................................3-3

Making A d justment s For The LCD .................... .........................3-4

Display D ev ices ................... ........................... .......................... ...3-8

Attaching a Monitor (CRT) .........................................................3-8

Display O p tio n s ... ........................... .................... .........................3-9

Enablin g O ther Displ ay s ......................... .......................... .........3-1 0

Clone Mode ...............................................................................3-11

Extende d De sktop Mode ...... ........................... .................... .......3-12

Power Man agement Features ... ........................... .......................3-14

Enabling Power Management/Options ......................................3-15

Conserving Power Through Individual Components ................3-16

Monitor Standby ........................................................................3- 16

Hard Disk Standby .....................................................................3-16

Conserving Power Throughout The Whole System ..................3-17

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown ..................................................3-18

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Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode ........................................... 3-18

Configuring the Power Button ..................................................3-19

Resumi n g Fr om P o w e r S a v i n g Mo d e s ............ .......................... 3-20

Drivers & Utilities .................................4-1

Overview ..................................................................................... 4-1

What To Install ............................................................................ 4-2

Authori zed Dri v e r Message .......... .................. ....................... .....4-3

Version Co n flict Me ssage .... .............. .................... ..................... 4-3

Install Order ................................................................................. 4-4

Windows 98 Second Edition ....................................................... 4-5

Chipset (Win98SE) ............................................... .......... ..... .... ...4-5

Audio (Win98SE) ........................................................................ 4-6

Video (Win98SE) . ....................................................................... 4-6

LAN (Win98SE) ......................................................................... 4-7

Modem (Win98SE) ..................................................................... 4-8

Wireless LAN (Win98SE) .......................................................... 4-9

Windows ME ............................................................................. 4-10

Chipse t (W i n ME) .... .............................. .............................. ......4-10

Audio (W i n ME) .......... .................. .............................. .............. 4-10

Video (WinME) .................... .......................... ........................... 4-1 1

LAN (Win M E ) ............................................ ..............................4-11

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Modem (Wi n ME) ...... ..................... .......................... .................4-12

Wirele ss LAN (WinME) ................. ................................ ...........4 - 1 3

Windows 2000 Professional ......................................................4-14

Chipset (Win2000) .....................................................................4- 14

Audio (Win2000) .......................................................................4-14

Video (Win2000) .......................................................................4-15

LAN (Win2000) .........................................................................4-15

Modem (Win2000) ....................................................................4-16

Wireless LAN (Win2000) ..........................................................4-17

Windows XP ................................................... .......... .......... .......4-18

Chipset (WinXP) . ........................... .................... .......................4-18

Audio (Win XP) ................... ........................... .......................... .4-18

Video (WinXP) ..........................................................................4-19

LAN (Win XP) .... ................................. ................................ .....4 -19

Modem (Wi n X P ) ... .............. ........................... ...........................4-2 0

Wirele ss LAN (WinX P) .... ........................... .............................4-21

BIOS Utilities ......... ... .... .........................5-1

Overview .... ........ ........................... .................... .......................... .5-1

Important BIOS Settings ..............................................................5-2

The Powe r- O n Self Test (P O ST ) .... ................................ .............5-3

POST Screen ................................................................................5-4

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Failing the POST ......................................................................... 5-5

Fatal Errors .................................... .................................... ..........5-5

Non-Fat al Errors ................................ .. ...... ..................................5-5

The Setu p P ro g r a m .............................. .............................. ..........5-6

Enteri n g Setup ...................................... .......................... ............. 5-6

Setup S c re ens ...................................... .............................. ..........5-7

Main Men u .................................. .............................. ..................5-8

Advan c ed Me n u ...... .............................. .............................. ......5-10

Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control ......................... 5-12

Security Menu ........................................................................... 5-14

Power Me n u .................... .................................... ......................5-16

Boot Menu ........ .................... .......................... .................... ....... 5-17

Exit Menu ..................................................................................5-19

Upgrading The Computer ....................6-1

Overview ..................................................................................... 6-1

When Not to Up g rade .......... .......................... ........................... .. 6 -2

Hard Disk Drive Upgrade ........................................................... 6-3

Upgrading The Hard Disk ........................................................... 6-3

Some Thi n g s To Wa t c h Ou t For .. ........ .......................... ............. 6-6

Software ......................................................................................6-6

Setting Up A New HDD .............................................................. 6-6

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System Memory Upgrade ............................................................6-7

Upgradin g the Memory ................... .......................... ...................6-7

Troubleshooting .....................................7-1

Overview .... ........ ........................... .................... .......................... .7-1

Basic Hin t s an d Ti p s ...... ............... .................... .......................... .7-2

Backup and General Maintenance ...............................................7-4

Viruses .........................................................................................7-5

Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ........................ 7-6

Display ......... ........ .......... ........ ........... ........ .......... ........ .......... ....... 7- 8

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) .... ...... ........... ...... .... ...... ...... ...... .... ...... .7-12

Boot Password ...........................................................................7-12

Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ....................................................... ...7-13

Audio .........................................................................................7-14

CD Device .................................................................................7-15

PC Card ......................................................................................7-18

Keyboard and Mouse .................................................................7-19

Printer ........................................................................................7-20

Appendix A. Specifications ..................A-1

Proces sor ...... ...... ........ ...... ........ ....... ........ ...... ........ ...... ........ ...... .. A- 1

Core Logic Chip .........................................................................A-1

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BIOS .. ......... ...... ........ ...... ........ ...... ........ ...... ........ ...... ........ ....... ... A-2

System Memory ......................................................................... A-2

Video .......................................................................................... A-2

LCD ... ......... .......... ........ .......... ........ .......... ........ ........ .......... ........ A -2

Audio . ......... .......... ........ .......... ........ .......... ........ ........ .......... ........ A -3

Interf ace .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .... .. ..... .. ... A-3

PC Card Sockets ......................................................................... A-3

Stora ge . ... .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... ... .... . A-4

Modem ....................................................................................... A-4

LAN . .... ... .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... ... .... . A-4

Power ... ... .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... .. .... ... .... . A-4

Power Management .................................................................... A-4

Support for WFM Ver 2.0 .......................................................... A-5

Indic ators ...... ........ .......... ........ ........ .......... ........ .......... ........ ........ A-5

Physical Dimen si o n s .... ................................ ........................... ... A-5

Weight ........................................................................................ A-5

Fan Bearing Type: ...................................................................... A-5

Security ........... ................................ .......................... .................. A-5

Option al ........ ........ .......... ........ .......... ........ .......... ........ ........ ........ A-6

Glossary .................................................G-1

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Introduction

Overview 1 - 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

What this chapter covers:

• In the Box — the parts and pieces provided

• The Manual — how to use it

• Quick Start Guide — the minimum you need to know

• System Map — navigate around your compute r

Introduction

1-2In the Box

In the Box

The following should be in the box.

Figure 1 - 1

Box Co n tents

1. The LCD PC

2. Power Cord

3. Device Driver’s & Utilities & User ’s Manual CD ROM (including this manual in Adobe Acrobat “PDF” format)

4. User’s Manual

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The Manual 1 - 3

The Manual

This manual re fers to the h ardware a nd essential s oftware requ ired to run your computer. Depending on how your system is configured, some or all of the features described may already be set up.

Advanced Users

If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this manual. However you may find it useful to refer to the “Drivers & Utilities ”

on page 4 - 1, “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 and “Upgrading The Computer” on page 6 - 1. You may also find the notes marked with

a 5 of interest to you.

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

If you are new to computers, or do not have an advanced knowledge of them, then you should try to look through all the documentation. Do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time. Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go. You may find it useful to refer to the beginner’s notes marked with a  as indicated in the margin.

Advanced Notes

Advanced users should check the light colored boxes with the mark above.

This is where you will find detailed information about the computer’s features.

Beginners may refer to this area also, and you may be surprised how much you understand.

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1-4The Manual

Warning Boxes

No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the  symbol. Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface.

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Not Included 1 - 5

Not Included

Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 98 Second Edition, Window Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP etc.) have their own man-

uals as do applications (e.g. wor d pr oces sing, s preadsheet and database programs). If you have questions about the operating systems or programs then please consult the appropriate manuals.

System Software

Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows 98SE

• Microsoft Windows Me - Millennium Edition

• Microsoft Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows XP

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1 - 6 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

This guide assumes that you are already familiar with computers and can tell at a glance what and where all the key components are. If you are not that comfortable with this type of device, then please ref er to the following pages, which give an overview of the system.

It is still best to review thes e ste ps, before taking any action. If there is anything you are not sure about, then please refer to the appropriate chapter before continuing.

Unless you need to install an operating system your computer should be ready to work right out of the box. Before you begin please follow the safety instructions in the Preface.

1. Remove all packin g materials, CD/DVDs, fl oppy disks, and any PC Cards.

2. Sec urely attach an y peripherals yo u w ant to use wit h t he computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.

3. Attach the AC power cord to the AC Power-In port on the right of the computer.

Then plug the AC power cord into an outlet.

4. Pus h the power bu t to n t o t urn the comp ut er “on”.

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Periphera l Devi ces

Please note that peripherals (printers, digital cameras, etc.) which attach to your computer by either USB or IEEE1394 ports may be connected

after

Windows is up and running. All other peripherals must be connected

before

you

turn on the system.

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System Map 1 - 7

System Map

Your LCD PC has a lot of built-in feature s. Most of these are enabled by your operating system (OS). Further explanations of the various subsystems are covered in the chapter or pages indicated.

Getting To Know Your Computer

The following graphics will help you to become familiar with the basic functions, and to learn the location of the various ports and components of your computer.

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1-8Front View

Front View

1. LCD Panel

2. Speakers

3. FDD Activity LED

4. CD Device Activity LED

5. HDD Activity LED

6. Power LED

7. Power Button

Figure 1 - 1

Front View

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Front View 1 - 9

LCD Panel

The LCD PC comes with a 15” LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound.

Disk Activity LED Indicators

These display the system’s operational status including the power status, and read/write activity on the floppy disk drive, hard disk drive and CD device.

Power LED Indicator

When the system is powered on and the operating system running the light will be solid green. When the system is in the Standby power saving mode, the light will flash orange. When the system is on Hibernate power saving mode the light will be off. (See “Configuring the Power Button” on page 3 - 19).

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1 - 10 Front View

Power Button

Press this button to turn your computer on or off (“ Turning On The Computer” on page 2 - 4). This button may also be used as a s us-

pend/resume key, once configured as such, in the power management control panel of your operating system (“Configuring the Power Button” on page 3 - 19). The power LED will display the current power status of the computer.

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Shutdown

Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut

Down/Turn Off Computer command from the Start men u in

Win-

dows

. This will help

prevent hard disk or system problem s.

Forced Off

If the system “hangs”, and the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination doesn’t work, press the power button for 4 seconds to force t he syst em to tu rn itself off.

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Left View 1 - 11

Left View

1. Floppy D is k Drive

2. CD Device

3. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Bay

Figure 1 - 2

Left Vie w

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Media Warning

Don’t try to remove a floppy disk while the system is accessing it. This may ca use the system to “cra sh ” .

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Drive Warning

Don’t try to remove the hard disk (HDD) while the system is on. This could cause data loss or damage.

Unauthorized removal or tampering with the HDD may violate your warranty. If you are in doubt, consult your service repres entative.

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1-12Left View

3.5” FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)

This is a 3.5”, 3-mode, 1.44 MB fixed floppy disk drive. For more information please refer to “The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)” on page 2 - 5.

Hard Disk Drive

Please see “Hard Disk Drive Upgrade” on page 6 - 3 for information on upgrading/replacing your hard disk drive (See “Storage” on page A - 4).

CD Device

A CD-ROM drive, OR DVD-ROM drive, OR C D-RW drive, OR Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive (12.7mm height) is standard depending on the model you purchased. For more information on using the drive please refer to “The CD/DVD Device” on page 2 - 6.

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CD Emergency Eject

If you need to manual ly eject a CD/DVD (e.g. due to an unexpected power interrupt ion) you may push the end of a straightene d paper clip into the emergency eject hole.

Do not use a sharpened pencil or similar object that may break and become lodged in the hole.

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Right View 1 - 13

Right View

1. LCD Brightness Control Knob

2. Volume Control Knob

3. Dual PC Card Slots

4. PC Card Eject Buttons

5. Dual USB Ports

6. AC Power-In Port

7. Kensington Lock Slot

Figure 1 - 3

Right View

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1-14Right View

LCD Brightness Control Knob

Adjust the brightness of the computer’s LCD panel with this contr ol.

Volume Control Knob

Adjust the sound from your audio source (CD or DVD) with this control.

Dual PC Card Slots

There are two Type-II PC card slots, or the slot may be used for one Type III PC card (PC cards wer e also previously referred to as PCMCIA). Refer to “The PC Card Slot” on page 2 - 10 for more in- formation on the PC Card slots.

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Sound Volume Adjustment

How high the sound volume can be set using the volume contr ol knob depends on the setting of the volume control within

Windows

. Click the

Speaker icon on the taskbar (Or go to Start>Programs>Accesso- ries>Entertainment>Volume Control) to check the setting.

All peripherals must be connected before you turn on the system.

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Right View 1 - 15

Dual USB Ports

These ports are hardwa re interfaces for lo w-speed peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, sc anner , printer or telephony devices. Devices may be plugged into the computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off (two more USB ports are located on the rear of the computer).

AC Power-In Port

To power your computer plug the supplied cable in here, then connect the other end to an AC power source.

Security Lock Slot

To prevent possible theft a Kens ington-type lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can be purchased at most comp ute r stor es.

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1 - 16 Rear View

Rear View

1. Carrying Handle

2. Headphone-Out Jack

3. Line-In Jack

4. Microphone-In Jack

5. RJ-45 LAN Jack

6. RJ-11 Phone Jack

7. Dual USB Ports

8. Unpowered IEEE 1394 Port

9. PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard Ports

10. Printer/Parallel Port

11. Serial Port

12. Ext ernal Mon itor (CRT) Por t

13. Vents

Figure 1 - 4

Rear View

3 4

13 13

Introduction

Rear View 1 - 17

Carrying Handle

The handle design allows for single-hand use provided that you have enough strength to move the machine with one hand. However, considering its weight, we strongly recommend you use both hands to move the machine (with one hand gripping the handle and the other gripping the base of the machine) to avoid accidentally dropping it, which might cause damage to the machine or yourself.

Headphone-Out Jack

Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack. Note: Set your system’s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack.

Line-In Jack

Use this to connect external audio sources to play through your computer’s speakers.

Microphone-In Jack

Record on your computer from audio sources plugged in to this jack.

Introduction

1 - 18 Rear View

RJ-45 LAN Jack

This port supports LAN (Network) functions. Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port.

RJ-11 Phone Jack

This port connects to the built-in modem. You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ-11 telephone connection. Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port.

Dual USB Ports

These ports are hardware in terfaces for l ow-speed peripherals su ch as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices. Devices may be plugged into the computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off.

Introduction

Rear View 1 - 19

Unpowered - IEEE 1394 Port

This allows high speed connection to various peripheral devices, e.g. external disk drives and digital cameras (See sidebar note).

PS/2 Type Mouse & Keyboard Ports

Connect an external PS/2 type mouse or keyboard to these ports.

IEEE 1394

The IEEE 1394 por t onl y s upport s SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices.

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Port Warning

The computer can only accept one keyboard at a time. Don’t try to install a USB and a PS/2 keyboard at the sam e time. Doing so may cause resourc e conflicts and make the system unstable.

Introduction

1 - 20 Rear View

Printer/Parallel Port

This port supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) modes (See “Interface” on page A - 3).

Serial Port

Connect a serial type mouse to this port.

External Monitor (CRT) Port

Connect an external CRT monitor to this port to allow dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external CRT monitor (“ Dis- play Devices” on page 3 - 8).

Vent

This enables airflow to prevent the system from overheating.

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Overheating

To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent while the computer is in use.

Using The Computer

Overview 2 - 1

Chapter 2: Using The Computer

Overview

To learn more about your computer, please read this chapter.

This chapter includes:

• Ergonomics

• Turning on the Computer

• The Disk Drives

• The CD/DVD Device

• The PC Card Sl o t

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Printer (general guidelines)

Using The Computer

2-2Ergonomics

Ergonomics

We designed your LCD PC system to be functional as well as attractive. To get most out of it, here are some suggestions on how to position and use the computer:

• The top third of the LCD (screen) should be at eye-le vel or slightly below.

• The LCD should be at le ast 18”/ 45cm. directly in front of you.

• If the screen reso luti o n (e.g . 1024x768) makes you strain to read, change it: In Windows Control Panel, double-click

Display (icon) and click Set- tings (tab). Then adjust the

“Screen area” t o some thin g more comfortable (e.g. 800x600).

• Angle the LCD so that it doesn’t reflect any light into your eyes.

• Use a chair which offers good back support (especiall y lowerback). The seat should allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or on a footrest directly in front of you.

• If possible, illuminate your work area with natural daylight or use a steady-glowing (nonflickering) light sour ce.

Using The Computer

Ergonomics 2 - 3

• Place the keyboard and mouse so that your arms are at your sides and your forearms are roughly parallel to the floor. Your wrists should flex slightly downward as you work. Your neck and shoulders should also be relaxed.

• Take a break from the computer. Get up, str etch, fle x yo ur wrists, walk about, and look at something else for about 10 minutes every hour .

Using The Computer

2 - 4 Turning On The Comput er

Turning On The Computer

Now you are ready to begin using your new computer. To turn it on simply press the power button on the front panel.

When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 s econd s. Use Power Man- agement or Power Options) in the “Windows” Control Panel to con- figure this feature.

Power Button as

Standby or Hibernate

Button

If you are using an ACPI-compliant OS, such as

Windows

98SE

Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP

the power button can be designated as Standby or Hibernate within the OS’s “Power Management” or “P ower Options” subsystem (See your OS’s documentation, or

“Config-

uring the Power Button” on page 3 19 for details.)

Forced Off

If the sys tem “hang s”, and t he Ctrl + Alt + Del key combi nation doesn’ t wo rk, press the power button for 4 seconds, or longer, to force the syst e m to turn itself off.

Using The Computer

The Disk Drives 2 - 5

The Disk Drives

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer and is accessible from the bay on the left of your computer (See “Left View” on page 1-11). For further details on removing and inserting the hard disk see “Hard Disk Drive Upgrade” on page 6 - 3.

Figure 2 - 1

Hard Dir.k Location

The Flo ppy Disk Drive (FDD)

The computer is equipped with a fixed 1.44 MB, 3.5” floppy disk drive module. By default it is drive “A:” and can be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS (Refer to “Boot Menu” on page 5 - 17).

Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks

When using the floppy drive, always insert your floppy diskette with the label-side facing the front of the machine. To remove the inserted diskette, press the eject button at the bottom-left corner of the floppy drive.

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Power Safety

Before attempting to access any of the internal components of your computer please insure that the machine is turned off and not connected to the AC power.

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Media Warning

Don’t try to remove a floppy diskette while the system is accessing it. This may cause the system to “crash”.

Using The Computer

2 - 6 The CD/DVD Device

The CD/DVD Device

Your machine will have a bay for the optional CD-ROM drive, OR DVD-ROM drive, OR CD-RW drive, OR Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive. The CD Device is usually labeled drive D: and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS (“Boot Menu” on page 5 - 17).

Loadin g Com p ac t Dis cs

To insert a CD/DVD disc, press the open button and carefully place a CD/DVD disc onto the disc tray with label-side facing forward (Use just enough force to click onto the tray’s spindle). Gently push the CD/DVD tray in until its lock “clicks” and you are ready to start. The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed, or

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Sound Volume

Adjustment

How high the sound volume can be set using the volume control knob depends on the setting of the volume control within

Win-

dows

. Click the Speak- er icon on the taskbar to check the setting.

Figure 2 - 1

CD Device

1. Open Bu tton

2. Busy Indicator

3. Emergency Eject Hole

Using The Computer

The CD/DVD Device 2 - 7

while an audio/video CD, or DVD, is playing. If power is unexpectedly interrupted, insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray.

Handling CDs or DVDs

Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CD-ROM / DVD-ROM discs can be accessed.

Remember to:

• Hold the CD or DVD by the edges; do not touch the surface of the disc.

• Use a clean, soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints.

• Do not write on the surface with a pen.

• Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc.

• Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high-temperature areas.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD.

• Do not bend the CD or DVD.

• Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock.

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CD Emergency Eject

If you need to manually eject a CD (e.g. due to an unexpected power interruption) you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole.

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Media Warning

When manually ejecting a CD/DVD disc, DO NOT use a sharpened pencil or similar object which may break, and become lodged in the hole.

Using The Computer

2 - 8 The CD/DVD Device

DVD Regional Codes

DVD region detection is device dependent, not OS-dependent. You can select your module’s region code 5 times. The fifth selection is permanent. This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer.

Figure 2 - 2

DVD Regional

Codes

Windows XP Application

Using The Computer

The CD/DVD Device 2 - 9

Changing the Regional Codes

Go to the Control Panel in WindowsXP/2000 and double-click System, click Device Manager, then click the + Next to DVD/CDROM drives. Double-click on the DVD-ROM device to bring up the Properties menu, and sele ct the DVD Region ( tab) to bring up the

control panel as seen in “DVD Regional Codes” on page 2 - 8 (See sidebar note).

DVD Regional Coding

Region Geographical Location

1 USA, Canada 2 Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East & Egypt

South-East Asia, Taiwan, South Korea, The Philippines,

Indonesia, Hong Kong

4 South & Central America, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand 5 Russia, Eastern Europe, India & Most of Africa 6 China

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Changing Region

Codes in Windows

98/Me

If you are using

Win-

dows 98

Windows

then you will need to use your DVD software player to change the region code.

Insert the DVD and then run your software DVD application. The application sho uld th en detect that the DVD is from a different region than that assigned by your device.

Table 2 - 1

DVD Regional

Coding

Using The Computer

2 - 10 The PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot

The computer is equipped with two PC Card slots for type II PC Cards. You can also insert one type III PC Card. Type III PC Cards only fit into the rear socket.

Inserting And Removing PC Cards

• Align the PC Card with the slot and push the Card in until it locks into place.

• To remove a PC Card, simply press the eject button next to the slot.

Using The Computer

Keyboard 2 - 11

Keyboard

You can connect a keyboard through either of the following types of ports:

• PS/2 keyboard port (at the rear of the compute r)

• USB ports (two at the rear and two on the right of the computer)

Note: Only connect one keyboard to the computer at any time to avoid resource conflicts and system instability.

Special Characters

Some software applications allow the number-keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters. These special characters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad (usually on the right of the keyboard). The regular number keys will not work. Make sure that NumLock is on.

Figure 2 - 3

Keyboard Ports

1. PS/2 Keyboard Port

2. USB Ports

Using The Computer

2-12Mouse

Mouse

You can also add a mous e to your computer through any of the following ports:

• The PS/2 port at the rear of the computer

• Four USB ports, two on the right, and two at the rear of the computer.

• The serial port at the rear of the co mpu t er

Note: Only connect one mouse to the computer at any time to avoid resource conflicts and system instability.

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Mouse Driver

If you are using an external mouse your operating system may be able to auto-configure your mouse during its installati on or only enable its basic functions. Be sure to check the device’s user documentation for details.

Figure 2 - 4

Mouse Ports

1. PS/2 Mouse Port

2. USB Ports

3. Serial Mouse Port

Using The Computer

Adding a Printer 2 - 13

Adding a Printer

The most commonly used per ipheral i s a pr inter. The following conventions will help you to add a printer, however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options.

USB Printer

Most new printers have a USB interface connection. There are four USB ports on your computer and you may use any one of the ports to connect the printer.

Install Instructions:

1. Set up the printer according to its instructions (unp ackin g, paper tray, toner/ink cart ridge etc.).

2. Turn ON the printer.

3. Turn ON the comp ut er.

4. Connect the printer’s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer.

Windows

will identify th e printer and eit her load one o f its own drivers or a s k you to supply one. Follow th e on-screen in s tru c tions.

Using The Computer

2 - 14 Adding a Printer

Parallel Printer

This is still the mos t common type of pr inter. A Parallel to USB con- verter may be purchased at most computer stores.

Install Instructions:

1. Set up the printer according to its instructions (unpacking, paper tray, toner/ink cartridge etc . )

2. Attach the parallel cable to the printer.

3. Connect the pri nt er’s paralle l c able to the printer/parallel port at the rea r of th e c om puter.

4. Turn ON the printer.

5. Turn ON the c omputer.

Windows

will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or as k y ou t o s upply one. F ollow the on-s c reen instructions.

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Parallel to USB Converter Note

If you are us ing a Paral lel to USB converter, follow the USB install ation instructions on page 2 - 13.

Advanced Controls

Overview 3 - 1

Chapter 3: Advanced Controls

Overview

This chapter covers:

• Advanced video controls

• Power management features

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Drivers

You are unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properl y installed. If your system hasn’t been properly configured (your service representative may have already done that for you), refer to “What

To Install” on page 4

- 2, for installation in-

structions.

Advanced Controls

3 - 2 Advanced Video Controls

Advanced Video Controls

This section is about making adjus tments for the LCD, and switching display devices.

Make sure you have installed the video driver or all the options listed on the following pages will not be available to you (see “What To Install” on page 4 - 2).

Advanced Controls

Advanced Video Controls 3 - 3

Video Driver Controls

The video interface lets you change the screen resolution and color output to whatever is most comfortable/efficient for you. This is a matter of hardware, video memory and the driver for your operating system. The driver interface shows the available options.

You can switch display devices f rom the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed (“What To Install” on page 4 - 2).

Advanced Controls

3 - 4 Advanced Video Controls

Making Adjustments For The LCD

With the video driver installed, the LCD is capable of supporting a resolution of 1024X768 at 60Hz. The higher the resolution, the more information the LCD can display on screen. To change the LCD’s resolution and color depth go to the Display Properties control panel.

1. Click Start, point to Settings and clic k Control Panel.

2. Double-click Display (icon).

3. In the Display Properties dialog box, click Settings (tab).

4. In Screen ar ea/re so luti on m ov e the s l ider t o the p refer red set- ting.

5. In Colors/Color quality, click the arrow and scro ll to th e pre- ferred setting for color depth.

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Refresh Rates

The standard refresh rate for all LCD panels is 60Hz. There is no need to adjust this.

Advanced Controls

Advanced Video Controls 3 - 5

You can also access Display Properties by r ight-clicking the ATI icon in the taskbar. Point to Settings and click Display Settings, then click the Settings (tab).

Note: The ATI icon will only appear in the taskbar if you have installed the video driver (see “What To Install” on page 4 - 2).

Figure 3 - 1

ATI Display

Settings Menu

Advanced Controls

3 - 6 Advanced Video Controls

When the Display Properties control panel is open click the Advanced (button) to bring up the options tabs. Clicking through these

tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you require.

Windows XP

Windows 2000

Figure 3 - 2

Advanced

Display

Properties

Advanced Controls

Advanced Video Controls 3 - 7

Access the menus from ATI taskbar to get further help on display options. Right-click the ATI icon in the taskbar and point to Help or Troubleshooting (Figure 3 - 3).

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Drivers

To Install” on page 4

- 2, for installation in-

structions.

Figure 3 - 3

ATI Help &

Troubleshooting

Advanced Controls

3 - 8 Display Devices

Display Devices

Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor (CRT) connected to the External Monitor ( CRT) port as you r display device.

Attaching a Monitor (CR T)

If you prefer to use a monitor (CRT ), connect it to the E xternal Monitor (CRT) port on the rear panel (See C hapter 1:“Rear View” on page 1 - 16).

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Vertical Refresh Rate

The vertical refresh rate of your CRT is important. If it is too low and/ or you’re using fluorescent li ght i ng, th e sc re en will appear to flicker. To reduce flickering on a CRT, use faster refresh rates (we recommend a refresh rate of 72Hz or more). But first check your monitor’s documentation to make sure it can support the rates listed by the video driver. The default refresh rate for VGA monitors (without drivers) is 60Hz.

Figure 3 - 4

Monitor (CRT)

Properties

Advanced Controls

Disp lay Options 3 - 9

Display Options

Firstly the display devices must be enabled, then configured to your requirements.

Display Mode

Windows 98SE, Me &

Windows 2000

Single

Multiple - Clone Mode

Multiple - Extended Desktop Mode

Not Available

Single - Either the LCD or CRT as a display device Multi p le (Clone) - The LCD & CRT outputting the same view (you can apply

different display modes with different resolutions and refresh rates) Multiple (Extended Desktop) - The LCD and CRT outputting a different view

(In

Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows XP

only) - “Extended Deskt op

Mode” on page 3 - 12).

Table 3 - 1

Display Options

Advanced Controls

3 - 10 Enabling Other Displays

Enabling Other Displays

In the Advanced ATI Mobility Radeon Properties (Figure 3 - 2 on page 3-6) click on Displays to get the display options (The “TV” op-

tion is not supported). Different OS’s will appear with different options. Click the enable/disable button for the display device you wish to use. Select one display as Primary, the remaining may operate in either Clone Mode, or Extended Desktop Mode.

Figure 3 - 5

Displays Tab

Advanced Controls

Enabling Other Displays 3 - 11

Clone Mode

Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display(s). This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content. Use this feature to display the screen through a projector for a presentation. Each dis play device can be configured independently as this allows you to set the options for overhead projectors etc., which require specific resolutions and refresh rate s.

Advanced Controls

3 - 12 Enabling Other Displays

Extended Desktop Mode

The system supports Extended Desktop (The LCD and a CRT showing different views) in multiple display environments in Win- dows 98SE, WindowsMe and WindowsXP, but this mode is NOT supported in Win2000. An Extended Desktop creates a desktop spanning multiple displays and acts as a large workspace.

To get this effect:

1. Attach you r ex t ernal monitor to the Exter nal Monitor (C RT) port, and turn it on.

2. Go to the Advanced Display Settings (See “Advanced Video Controls” on page 3 - 2).

3. Select the Displays tab (See “Displays Tab” on page 3 - 10).

4. Click the enable/disable button for the display device you wish to u se.

5. Click Apply and an image will appear on the display devic e (give the m onitor a few sec onds for the im age to refres h).

6. Click Yes to accept the settings and OK to save the changes.

7. Use the Display Properti es window to select the second mon- itor by clicking on the icon, or select it from the “Display:” popup menu.

8. Cli c k “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.”

Advanced Controls

Enabling Other Displays 3 - 13

9. Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to match the physica l arrangeme nt y ou w is h to use.

10. In the example shown in Figure 3 - 6 the primary monitor “1” is on the right , the other display is on the left.

11. With the Extended Desktop Mode enabled, drag any icons or windows ac ross to the ot her display desktop. It is th erefore possible to have one program visible in one of the monitors, and a differen t program visi ble in the other m onitor.

12. Further help is available through the menus accessed from the taskbar (See “ATI Help & Troubleshooting” on pa ge 3 - 7).

Figure 3 - 6

Extended

Desktop Monitor

Arrangement

Advanced Controls

3 - 14 Power Management Features

Power Manage ment Feat ures

The system supports various ACPI-compli ant (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) power management features. You can use them to reduce the power consumption.

Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Pro- fessional and Windows XP are ACPI-compliant operating systems.

In this section, we will give you an overview of the power management options the system can offer.

Using some form of power management greatly increases the lifespan of the LCD.

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Operating System

Power Management

Power management functions will vary slightly depending on your operating system. For more inform a t io n it is best to refer to the user’s manual of your operating system.

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Manage ment/Opti o ns 3 - 15

Enabling Power Managemen t/Op tions

The power management/options are enabled through the Control Panel in your Windows system (Power Management in Windows 98SE, and Power Options in the Windows ME, 2000 and XP). With other Operating Systems you may have power management available so check your documentation.

You may conserve power through individual components or throughout the whole system.

Figure 3 - 7

Power

Management/

Options

Windows XP

Windows 98SE

Advanced Controls

3 - 16 Enabling Power Management/Options

Conserving Power Through Individual Components

Monitor Standby

To conserve power, you can set the monitor to turn off after a specified time.

Hard Disk Standby

The computer's hard disk motor will be turned off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time. If the system reads or writes data, the hard disk motor will be turned back on.

Figure 3 - 8

Power Sc h emes

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Manage ment/Opti o ns 3 - 17

Conserving Power Throughout The Whole System

With this function you can stop the computer’s operation and restart where you left off. This system features Standby and Hibernate suspend mode levels (Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the control panel).

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Hibernate Mode in

Windows 98SE

Hibe rna te mo de is unavailable in Windows

98SE.

Figure 3 - 9

Enable H i b er n ate

Advanced Controls

3 - 18 Enabling Power Management/Options

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown

“Hibernate Mode” and “ Shutdown” are the s ame in that the sys tem is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on. Their main difference is: When you come back from hibernation, you can return to where you last left off (what was on your des ktop) wit hout reopening t he application(s) and file(s) you last used. You can use either method depending on your needs.

Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mo de

If you want to stay away from your work for just a while, you can put the system on standby instead of in hibernation. It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate Mode than from Standby Mode.

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Hibernate Mode in

Windows 98SE

Hibe rna te mo de is unavailable in Windows

98SE.

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Manage ment/Opti o ns 3 - 19

Configuring the Power Button

The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hibernate modes (Figure 3 - 10). In Standby mode the power

LED will flash orange, in Hibernate mode the LED will be off. If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through indi vidual components (e.g. hard disk, monitor), the LED will remain green.

Windows XP Windows 98SE

Figure 3 - 10

Advanced Power

Options

Advanced Controls

3 - 20 Enabling Power Management/Options

Resumin g Fro m Po we r Saving Mod es

The system can resume from power saving through individual components such as the hard disk or monitor by either pressing a key on the keyboard, or by moving the mouse. While in these modes the power LED will remain green.

To get the system to resume from Standby or Hibernat e M ode you will need to press the power button.

Drivers & Utilities

Overview 4 - 1

Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities

Overview

This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the LCD PC’s subsystems. The system takes advantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities. Thus, some of the system components won’t be auto-configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation. Instead, you need to manually install some system-required drivers and utilities. In this chapter, we group driver and utility installation instructions by operating system. T he following operating systems are covered.

•Windows 98 Second Edition

• Windows Me

•Windows 2000 Professional

• Windows XP

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Assumption

We assume that you will install all drivers and utilities from the built-in CD device and it is assigned to Drive D: In add iti on, al l f ile ex tensi ons can be seen [See page 4 - 2 Navigate (Browse...) to D:]

Drivers & Utilities

4-2What To Install

What To Install

The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM contains the drive rs and utilities

necessary for the proper operation of the LCD PC. The table “Install Order” on page 4 - 4 lists what you need to install manually according to your choice of the operating system.

You should install the drivers in the following order:

1. Chipset

2. Audio

3. Video

4. LAN

5. Modem

All other drivers may follow in any order you wish, however it is very important that these

4 drivers are installed in the order indicated above.

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Navig a te (B r o w s e. ..) to D:

You will notice that many of the instructi ons for driver installation require you to Navigate

(Browse) to D:

In this case D: is t he dr ive s peci fied for y our CD device. Not all computers are setup the same way, and some computers have the CD listed under a different drive letter - e.g. if you have two hard drives (or hard disk partitions) one may be designated as dri ve C: and the other as D: In this case th e CD device may be des ignat ed as drive E: - Please make sure you are actually navigating to the correct drive letter for the CD device.

When you click t he Browse (button) after c lick- ing Run in the St art menu you will see the “Look in:” dialog box at the to p of the Browse window. Click the scroll button to navigate to My Computer t o display t he devices and drive letters.

Drivers & Utilities

What To Install 4 - 3

Authorized Driver Message

If you receive a message telling you that the driver you are installing is not authorized (Digital Signature Not Found), just click Yes or Continue Anyway to ignore the message and continue the installation procedure.

You will receive this message in cas es where the driver has been released after the version of Windows you are currently using. All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows.

Versio n Con fl i ct Mess ag e

During driver installation if you encounter any “file version conflict” message, please click Yes to choose to keep the existing (newer) version.

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 4 Install Order

Install Order

Feature Win98SE WinME Win 2000 Win XP

Chipset page 5 page 10 page 14 page 18 Audio page 6 page 10 page 14 page 18 Video page 6 page 11 page 15 page 18 LAN page 7 page 11 page 15 page 19 Modem page 8 page 12 page 16 page 20 Wireless LAN page 9 page 13 page 17 page 21

Table 4 - 1

What to Install

Drivers & Utilities

Windows 98 Second Ed ition 4 - 5

Windows 98 Second Edition

This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows 98 Second Edi- tion.

Chipset (Win98SE)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv-

ers\Chipset\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. When the Setup window appears click

Next > Yes > Next.

4. Click Finish to restart Windows when the

InstallShield Wizard Complete box appears.

5. Windows will then tell you “New Hard- ware Found” and begin to install the drivers for you.

6. Click Next when you see the Add New Hardware Wizard.

7. Select “Search for the best driver for your device” and click Next.

8. Make sure there are no locations selected (the tick boxes should be blank) and click Next > Next > Finish.

9. Windows will the n pic k up the drive r s f or you automatically and install to the proper location. Click Yes to restart the computer.

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What To Have Ready

In some cases when dr ivers are to be installed you will need to have present your OS CD -

Windows 98 Second Edition

If prompted you may swap your

Device Drivers

& Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM

with your

OS CD-ROM and back again when required.

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 6 Windows 98 Second Edition

Audio (Win98SE)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Audio\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. When the Setup window appears click Next.

4. Click Finish to re start Windows when the InstallShield Wizard Complete box appears.

5. On restart Windows will then tell you “New Hardware Found” and begin to install the drivers for you.

6. When you are prompted ‘please inser t

the disk labeled “Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM” and then click OK’

eject the CD-ROM in your drive and insert the Windows CD.

7. Give the computer a few seconds to recognize that the disk is in the drive, then click OK (Click Yes if asked if you want to keep an existing file).

8. You may check the Sounds contr ol panel (Start Menu and point to Settings and

click Control Panel then double-click the Sounds icon) and select one of the sounds marked with a speaker to preview . You will see the Sound Effect Manager appear in the Task Bar alongside the date.

Video (Win98SE)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Video\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. To continue click Next > Yes.

4. Click the Express button.

5. Click Finish to restart Windows when the Setup Complete box appears.

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LAN (Win98SE)

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click Sys-

tem (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab).

2. Click “+” next to Other devices (if its

sub items are not shown).

3. Double-click PCI Et hern et Cont roller

and click Reinstall Driver (button).

4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard

appears click Next and select “Search

for a better driver than the one your device is using now (Recommended)”,

then click Next again .

5. Select ONLY “Specify a location:”, nav-

igate (Browse...) to D:\Driv-

ers\LAN\WIN98 and click OK > Next > Next.

6. When you are prompted ‘please inser t

the disk labeled “Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM” and then click OK’

eject the CD-ROM in your drive and insert the Windows CD.

7. Give the computer a few seconds to recognize that the disk is in the drive, then click OK.

8. Click Finish > Yes to restart your com- puter when prompted.

9. The network adapter is now ready for configuration.

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4 - 8 Windows 98 Second Edition

Modem (Win98SE)

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click Sys-

tem (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab).

2. Click “+” next to Other devices (if its

sub items are not shown).

3. Double-click PCI Card and click Rein-

stall Driver (button).

4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard

appears click Next and select “Search

for a better driver than the one your device is using now. (Recommended)”,

then click Next again .

5. Select ONLY “Specify a location”, navi-

gate (Browse...) to D:\Driv-

ers\Modem\WIN98 and click OK > Next > Next.

6. Click Finish, and close the open win-

dows.

7. The modem is ready for dial-up configu-

ration.

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Modem Country Selection

Be sure to check if the modem country se lection is appropriate for you. (Control Panel >Modem Settings (i co n) > Country).

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Wireless LAN (Win98SE)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\DRIV-

ERS\WLAN\SETUP.EXE and click OK.

3. Click Next > Yes.

4. When the installation is finished, click

Finish to restart your computer.

5. After the computer changes the syste m

settings (allow some time for the computer to do this) click Yes to restart the computer again.

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4 - 10 Windows ME

Windows ME

This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows Me.

Chipset (WinME)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse.) to D:\Driv-

ers\Chipset\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. When the Setup screen appears click

Next > Yes > Next.

4. Click Finish to re start Windows when the

InstallShield Wizard Complete box appears.

5. When the computer restarts the Add New

Hardware Wizard will appear, select “Automatic se a rch for a better d ri v er (Recommended)” and click Next.

6. Click Finish .

Audio (WinME)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Audio\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. When the Setup window appears click Next.

4. Click Finish to restart Windows when the InstallShield W izard Complete box appears.

5. You may check the Sounds and Multi- media control panel (Start Menu and point to Settings and click Contr ol Panel then double-click the Sounds and Multi- media icon) and select one of the sounds marked with a speaker to preview. You will see the Sound E ffec t M anage r appear in the Task Bar alongside the date.

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Video (WinME)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Video\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. To continue click Next > Yes.

4. Click the Express button.

5. Click Finish to re start Windows when the Setup Complete box appears.

LAN (WinME)

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and

click Control Panel. Double-click Sys-

tem (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab).

2. Click “+” next to Network adapters (if its sub items are not shown).

3. Double-click Realtek RTL8139(A)- based PCI Fast Ether ne t A dapte r.

4. Click the Driver (tab) and click the Update Driver (button).

5. When the Update Device Driver Wizard

appears, select “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and click Next.

6. Make sure that you have selected

“Search for a better driver than the

one your device is using now (Recommended)”.

7. Select ONLY (make sur e the other boxes do not have a tick inside them) “Specify

a location:”, and navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\LAN\WINME.

8. Click OK > Next > Next.

9. Click Finish and Yes to restart your com- puter when prompted.

10. The network adapter is now ready for configuration.

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4 - 12 Windows ME

Modem (WinME)

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click Sys-

tem (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab).

2. Click “+” next to Other devices (if its

sub items are not shown).

3. Double-click PCI Card and click Rein-

stall Driver (button).

4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard

appears, select “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” then click Next.

5. Make sure that you have selected

“Search for a better driver than the

one your device is using now. (Recommended)”.

6. Select ONLY (make sure the other boxes

do not have a tick inside them) “Specify

a location:”, and navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\Modem\WINME

7. Click OK > Next > Next.

8. When the Add New Hardware Wizard

appears you will need to repeat Steps 4 through 7.

9. Click Finish in both wizards and close

the open windows.

10. The modem is ready for dial-up configuration.

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Modem Country Selection

Be sure to check if the modem country selection is appropri ate for you . (Control Panel >Modem Settings (i co n) > Country).

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Windows ME 4 - 13

Wireless LAN (WinME)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\DRIV-

ERS\WLAN\SETUP.EXE and click OK.

3. Click Next > Yes.

4. When the installation is finished, click

Finish to restart your computer.

5. After the computer changes the syste m settings (allow some time for the computer to do this) click Yes to restart the computer again.

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4 - 14 Windows 2000 Professional

Windows 2000 Professional

This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows 2000 Profes- sional.

Chipset (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Chipset\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. When the Setup window appears press Next > Yes > Next.

4. Click Finish to re start Windows when the InstallShield Wizard Complete box appears.

5. The driver is now installed.

Audio (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Audio\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. When the Setup window appears press Next.

4. Click Finish to restart Windows when the InstallShield W izard Complete box appears.

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Video (W in2000)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Video\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. To continue click Next > Yes.

4. Click the Express button (Click Yes if asked if you want to continue at any time).

5. Click Finish to re start Windows when the Setup Complete box appears.

LAN (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and

click Control Panel. Double-click Sys- tem (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button).

2. Click “+” next to Network adapters (if its sub items are not shown).

3. Double-click Realtek RTL8139(A)- based PCI Fast Ether ne t A dapte r and click Driver (tab).

4. Click Update Driver (button).

5. When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizar d

appears, click Next.

6. When Install Hardware Device Drivers

appears, select “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)” and click Next.

7. When the Locate Driver Files window

appears, select ONLY “Specify a loca- tion” and click Next.

8. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Driv- ers\LAN\WIN2000 and select the visible file by clicking it.

9. Click Open (button) and click OK (button), then click Next.

10. Click Finish and close the open windows.

11. The network adapter is now ready for configuration.

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4 - 16 Windows 2000 Professional

Modem (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click Sys- tem (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button).

2. Click “+” next to Other devices (if its

sub-items are not shown).

3. Double-click PCI Device and click Rein-

stall Driver (button).

4. When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard

appears, click Next.

5. When Install Hardware Device Drivers

appears, select “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)” and click Next.

6. When the Locate Driver Files window

appears, select ONLY “Specify a loca- tion” and click Next.

7. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Driv-

ers\Modem\WIN2000 and select the visible file by clicking it.

8. Click Open (button) and click OK (button), then click Next (Click Yes if asked if you want to continue at any time).

9. Click Finish, and close the Modem Properties window.

10. The modem is ready for dial-up configuration.

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Modem Country Selection

Be sure to check i f the modem coun try selecti on is approp riate for y ou. (Control Pane l >Modem Settings (icon) > Country).

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Wireless LAN (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\WLAN\SETUP.EXE and click OK.

3. Click Next > Yes (Click Yes if asked if you want to continue at any time).

4. When the installation is finished, click Finish to restart your computer.

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4 - 18 Windows XP

Windows XP

This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows XP.

Chipset (WinXP)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Chipset\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. When the Setup window appears click

Next > Yes > Next.

4. Click Finish.

5. The driver is now installed.

Audio (Win XP)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Audio\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. When the Setup window appears click Next.

4. Click Finish to restart Windows when the

InstallShield W izard Complete box appears.

5. You may check Sounds and Audio Device control panel (Start Menu and point to Settings and click Contr ol Panel then double-click the Sounds and Audio

Devices icon - Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices category) and adjust the

device volume slider to preview . You will see the Sound Effect Manager appear in the taskbar alongside the date.

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Sound Volume Adjustment

How high the sound volume can be set using the volume co ntrol knob depend s on t he sett ing of the volume control within

Windows. Click

the Speaker icon on the taskbar (Or go to Start>Programs>Accessories>Entertainment>Volume Control) to check the setting.

All peripherals must be connected before you turn on the system.

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Video (WinXP)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Video\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. When the Welcome screen appears press Next > Yes.

4. Click the Express button (Click Con- tinue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time).

5. Click Finish to re start Windows when the Setup Complete box appears.

LAN (Win XP)

1. If you can see the My Co mp u te r icon on

your desktop (if you cannot see the My Computer icon go to step 2) click on it once to select it, then right-click it to make the sub-menu appear, scroll down to Properties and click on it (go to step

3).

2. If you cannot see the My Computer icon click Start (menu), then point to (but don’t click just highlight it) My Com-

puter. Right-click it to make the submenu appear, scroll down to Properties and click on it (go to step 3).

3. Click the Hardware (tab), then click Device Manager (button).

4. Click “+” next to Ne twork adapters (if its sub items are not shown).

5. Double-click Realtek RTL8139 Family

PCI Fast Ethern et NIC and click Driver (tab).

6. Click Update Driver (button).

7. When the Hardware Update Wizard appears, click “Install from a list or spe-

cific location (Advanced)”, then click Next.

8. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and select ONL Y “Include this location in the search:”.

9. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\LAN\WinXP and click OK (button),

then click Next.

10. Click

Finish

and close the open window s.

11. The network adapter is now ready for configuration.

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Modem (WinXP)

1. If you can see the My Co mp u te r icon on your desktop (if you cannot see the My Computer icon go to step 2) click on it once to select it, then right-click it to make the sub-menu appear, scroll down to Properties and click on it (go to step

3).

2. If you cannot see the My Computer icon

click Start (menu), then point to (but don’t click just highlight it) My Com- puter. Right-click it to make the submenu appear, scroll down to Properties and click on it (go to step 3).

3. Click the Hardware (tab), then click

Device Manager (button).

4. Click “+” next to Other devices (if its

sub-items are not shown).

5. Double-click PCI Modem and click

Reinstall Driver (button).

6. When the Hardware Update Wizard

appears, click “Install from a list or spe-

cific location (Advanced)” then cl ick Next.

7. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations:” and select ONLY “Include this location in the search:”.

8. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Driv- ers\Modem\WinXP and click OK, the n

click Next (Click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time).

9. Click Finish and close the open win- dows.

10. Your modem is now ready for dial-up configuration.

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Modem Country Selection

Be sure to check if the modem country selection is appropri ate for you . (Control Panel >Modem Settings (i co n) > Country).

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Wireless LAN (WinXP)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\WLAN\SETUP.EXE and click OK.

3. Click Next > Yes.

4. When the installation is finished, click Finish to restart your computer.

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BIOS Utilities

Overview 5 - 1

Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities

Overview

This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software:

Diagnostics: the POST (Power-On Self Test)

Configuration:the Setup utility

If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes to the system (e.g. hard disk setup), then you should review this chapter first and note the original settings found in Setup. Even if you are a beginner, keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make. This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing.

There is one gene ral rule: Don’ t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing. Many of the settings are required by the system, and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse. If you have any doubts, consult your service representative.

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BIOS Settings

Warning

Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction. To correct mistakes, return to Setup and restore the Setup Defaults with <F9>.

BIOS Utilities

5 - 2 Important BIOS Settings

Important BIOS Settings

Generally speaking you should not have to adjust any of the BIOS settings as they will already be set for your computer. However the following is a quick reference to the mos t important settings you may need to change at some point.

Option Page # Purpose

Installed OS

5 - 10 Tells the computer which Operating System

you have installed (WinMe, Win98SE, Win2k/ WinXP = PNP O/S).

Boot Menu 5 - 17

Specifies the order of the devices on which the computer searches for an Operating System as it starts up.

Table 5 - 1

Important BIOS

Settings

BIOS Utilities

The Power-On Self Test (POST) 5 - 3

The Power-On Self Test (POST)

Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM.

As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong. If there is a problem which prevents the system from booting, it will display a system summary and prompt you to run Setup.

If there are no problems, the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system. Once that starts, you can’t get into Setup without rebooting.

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