Clevo Notebook User Manual

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Federal Communications Commission (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 inst al­lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver .

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning:

[ A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interfer­ence to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be
used. ]

[ Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. ]
Y ou are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com­pliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

[ ]: depend on EUT condition.

Safety Instructions

As with any other piece of precision electronic equipment, proper care and op­eration of your notebook computer will prolong its use. Help your notebook
computer last longer by following the advice in this section:

Handling the Computer

Do not expose it to excessive heat or
direct sunlight.

Do not expose your notebook com­puter to any shock or vibration.

Do not expose it to strong magnetic
fields.

Do not leave it in a place where
foreign matter or moisture may
affect the system.

Do not turn off any peripheral
devices when the computer is on.

Do not turn off the power until you
properly shutdown all programs.

Do not place the computer on an
unstable surface.

Do not place the computer on any
surface which will block the vents.

Don’t use or store the computer in
a humid environment.

Do not disassemble the computer
by yourself.

Do not place anything heavy on the
computer.

When traveling by air, follow the
airline’s instructions for in-flight
use.

If there is an unusual odor, heat or
smoke coming from your computer,
unplug the cord.

Perform routine maintenance on
your computer.

Handling of the Power Cord & Battery

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.

Do not touch the battery contacts
with your hands or any metal
objects.

Handling Peripheral Devices

Use only approved brands of
peripheral devices.

Unplug the power cord before
attaching any peripheral devices.

Keep the battery away from
metal appliances.

Affix tape to the battery contacts
before diposing of the battery.

Other reminders

Remember to periodically save your
data. Data may be lost if the bat­tery is depleted.

Take periodic breaks if you are
using the computer for long peri­ods of time.

Do not throw the computer or
accessories into a fire.

Do not touch the poisonous
liquid if the LCD panel breaks.

Developing Good Work Habits

Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the
computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discom­fort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.
The following are some tips to reduce the strain:

– Adjust the height of the chair and/or desk so that the keyboard is at or

slightly below the level of your elbow. Keep your forearms, wrists, and
hands in a relaxed position.

– Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place your feet flat

on the floor or on a foot­rest if necessary.

– Use a chair with a back

and adjust it to support
your lower back comfort­ably.

– Sit straight so that your

knees, hips and elbows
form approximately 90
degree angles when you
are working.

Remember to:

– Alter your posture frequently.
– Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.
– Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of

time. Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer
breaks.

Lighting

Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain
and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders.

– Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting

or outside sources of light.

– Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to

levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.

– Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing

distance.

– Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position.

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer.........1-1

Checking the Items .................................................. 1-2

Top view with LCD display closed........................... 1 - 3

Top View with Display Open ................................... 1-4

LCD Display ............................................................. 1-5

Microphone .............................................................. 1-5

LED Status Indicators ............................................... 1-5

Three Hot-key Buttons............................................... 1-5

Power Button ............................................................ 1-5

Keyboard.................................................................. 1-6

Stereo S peakers ....................................................... 1-6

TrackPad and Buttons............................................... 1-6

LED Power Indicators ............................................... 1-6

Right Side View........................................................ 1-7

5.25" CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive ........................... 1-7

Vent.......................................................................... 1-7

Security Slot ............................................................. 1-7

Attaching a security lock ....................................... 1- 8

Rear View ................................................................. 1-9

DC-in Jack ............................................................... 1-9

PS/2 T ype Port ......................................................... 1-9

Parallel Port .............................................................. 1-9

Vent........................................................................ 1-10

External Monitor (CRT) Port .................................... 1-10

Dual USB Ports....................................................... 1-10

TV out..................................................................... 1-10

IEEE 1394.............................................................. 1-11

LAN Jack/Phone Jack ............................................ 1-11

Left Side View........................................................ 1-12

Microphone-in Jack ................................................ 1-12

Speaker-out Jack.................................................... 1-12

Audio V olume Control.............................................. 1-13

PC Card Slot .......................................................... 1-13

Infrared Port........................................................... 1-13

3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive).................................. 1-13

Bottom View........................................................... 1-14

RAM Cover ........................................................... 1-14

Battery Pack Cover.............................................. 1-14

Peripheral devices................................................ 1-15

Chapter 2. Using the Computer.............................2-1

The Power Sources .................................................. 2-2

AC Power Adapter ................................................. 2-2

Battery.................................................................... 2-3

Recharging by AC Power......................................................2-4

Proper Handling of the Battery Pack .....................................2-4

Turning on the Computer........................................ 2-5

LED Indicators....................................................... 2-5

LED Power Indicators ...........................................................2-6

LED Status Indicators ...........................................................2-7

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD).................................... 2-8

Removing the HDD ................................................ 2-8

Inserting the HDD ............................................... 2-10

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)................................ 2-11

Inserting \ Removing Diskettes.......................... 2-11

The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM ....................................... 2-12

Loading Compact Discs.......................................... 2-12

Handling CDs or DVDs ........................................ 2-13

The PC Card Slot ................................................... 2-14

Inserting PC Cards .............................................. 2-14

Removing PC Cards ............................................. 2-14

PC Card Problem in Windows 98......................... 2-15

Hot Keys................................................................. 2-16

Three Hot-Key Buttons ....................................... 2-16

Programming the Hot Keys................................. 2-17

Function Keys......................................................... 2-18

The Numeric Keypad ............................................. 2-19

Chapter 3. Power and Battery Information .......3-1

Power Management ................................................. 3-1

Advanced Configuration and

Power Interface (ACPI) ......................................... 3-1

Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2)............. 3-1

Conserving power through

individual components: .......................................... 3-2

Conserving power throughout

the whole system:................................................... 3-2

Suspend and Resume............................................. 3-2

Setting the Power Management functions............ 3- 4

Creating a partition on your hard drive ..................................3-5

Battery Information................................................. 3-6

Chapter 4. Upgrading the Computer ....................4-1

Replacing the HDD .................................................. 4-2

Upgrading the Memory............................................ 4-4

A: Removing a memory module............................. 4-5

B: Installing a Memory Module ............................. 4-7

C: Setting the SW6 Jumper Switch ...................... 4-8

Upgrading the Processor ....................................... 4-10

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

Power On Self Test (POST) ................................... 5 - 2

POST Message: Normal Operation ..................... 5 - 2

POST Message: Error Detected .......................... 5 - 3

System Configuration Utility ................................ 5 - 4

Information in the

System Configuration Utility (SCU) ................... 5 - 4

Initiating the System Configuration Utility ....... 5 - 5

Working with the Menu Bar................................ 5 - 6

System Configuration Utility Options ................ 5 - 8

St artup Menu.......................................................................5 - 8

Memory Menu ................................................................... 5 - 11

Disks Menu .......................................................................5 - 12

Components Menu............................................................5 - 13

Power Menu...................................................................... 5 - 16

Exit Menu ..........................................................................5 - 18

SCU Screen samples.......................................... 5 - 19

Startup Screen..................................................................5 - 19

Memory Screen.................................................................5 - 19

Disks Screen ....................................................................5 - 20

Components Screen.........................................................5 - 20

Power Screen ...................................................................5 - 21

Exit Screen .......................................................................5 - 21

Chapter 6. Driver and OS installation..................6-1

Before installing Windows OS................................. 6-2

Installing Windows 98 SE (for reference only)....... 6-3

Installing Windows Me (for reference only) ........... 6-4

Installing Windows 2000 (for reference only)......... 6-5

Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE ...................... 6-7

Step 1: Installing the VGA Driver......................... 6-7

Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ....................... 6-7

Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver................... 6-8

Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver......................... 6-9

Step 5: Installing the PCMCIA Driver (Optional) 6- 9

Step 6: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional). 6-10

Installing Drivers in Windows Me......................... 6-12

Step 1: Installing the VGA Driver....................... 6-12

Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ..................... 6-12

Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver................. 6-13

Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver....................... 6-14

Step 5: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional). 6-14

Installing Drivers in Windows 2000 ...................... 6-16

Step 1: Installing the SiSIDE Utility .................. 6-16

Step 2: Installing the VGA Driver....................... 6-16

Step 3: Installing the Audio Driver ..................... 6-17

Step 4: Installing the Hot Key Driver................. 6-17

Step 5: Installing the LAN Driver....................... 6-17

Step 6: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional). 6-18

Installing Drivers in Windows NT4.0.................... 6-20

Step 1: Installing the VGA Driver....................... 6-20

Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ..................... 6-20

Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver................. 6-21

Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver....................... 6-21

Step 5: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional). 6-22

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

Audio....................................................................... 7-2

Battery.................................................................... 7-2

Boot Password........................................................ 7-4

CD........................................................................... 7-4

Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ....................................... 7-6

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

Hardware Installation............................................ 7-7

LCD Panel............................................................... 7-8

Microphone In-Jack ............................................... 7-8

Memory Module ..................................................... 7-9

PC Card ................................................................ 7-10

Power.................................................................... 7-10

Printer .................................................................. 7-11

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

Glossary

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

In this chapter you will become familiar with the basic functions and compo­nents of your notebook computer and possibilities for expansion.

This chapter includes:

Checking the Items, Views, Peripheral devices.

Note

This manual
refers to the two
notebook models
pictured on this
page.
The models vary
slightly in exter­nal design. Pho­tos used through­out this manual
are of Model A.

Model A Model B

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Checking the Items

Carefully remove everything from the box and check the items one by one. If
any item is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately.

You should have a:

1. Notebook Computer

2. User’s Manual

3. Driver Utilities CD

4. Power Cord

5. Carrying Bag

6. Power Adapter and a Battery
Pack (installed inside the com­puter)

2

3

4

5

6

1

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T op view with LCD display closed

To open the LCD display:

1) Place the computer on a stable surface.

2) Move the cover latch to the right to release the top cover.

3) Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard.

4) Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle.

1. Cover latch

1

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T op V iew with Display
Open

1. LCD display

2. Microphone (built-in)

3. LED status indicators

4. Three hot-key buttons

5. Power button

6. Keyboard

7. Stereo speakers

8. TrackPad and buttons

9. LED power indicators

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

5

7

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LCD Display

The Notebook comes with a TFT LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) display.
Depending on the model and configuration you have purchased, the dis­play can be either a 13.3” or 14.1” XGA TFT color panel.

Microphone

Record on your notebook computer with this built-in microphone.

LED Status Indicators

Display the system's operational status. Refer to Chapter 2 LED Status
Indicators for more information.

Three Hot-key Buttons

Three hot keys give you easy access to the Internet, e-mail and an applica­tion of your choice. To learn how to set the buttons refer to Chapter 2.

Power Button

Press this button to turn your notebook computer on or off. The Power
Button can also be used as a Suspend/Resume button when pressed less
than four seconds (if configured appropriately in the System Configura­tion Utility, refer to Chapter 5 for more details).

Note

After turning the
computer off wait
at least 5 seconds
before turning it
on again.

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Keyboard

An A4-Size Win98 keyboard with an embedded numeric keypad. It has
many of the same features as a full-sized desktop keyboard and can easily
be replaced with a non-English keyboard should you desire.

Stereo Speakers

Two built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound.

TrackPad and Buttons

The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements.
It functions the same way as a two-button mouse: the right touch pad
button is the same as the right mouse button; the left touch pad button is
the same as the left mouse button.

LED Power Indicators

Display the current power source and power source status of the computer.
For more information please refer to Chapter 2 LED Power Indicators.

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5.25" CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive

A 24X-speed 5.25” CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive (12.7mm height)
is standard depending on the model and configuration you purchased.
For more information on using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM please refer to
Chapter 2.

Vent

Enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

Security Slot

To prevent possible theft a lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can be
purchased at any computer store.

Right Side View

1. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM 2. Vent 3. Security Slot

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3

2

1

Warning

To prevent your

computer from

overheating,

make sure noth-

ing blocks the
vent while the

computer is in

use.

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Attaching a security lock

To install the security lock, wrap the cable around a desk or other immovable
object, then insert the locking device into the slot located on the right side of the
computer.

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security lock

security lock cable

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Rear View

1. DC-in jack

2.PS/2 type port

3. Parallel port

4. Vent

5.External monitor
(CRT) port

6. Dual USB ports

7. TV out

8. IEEE 1394 port

9. LAN/Phone jack

DC-in Jack

Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your notebook.

PS/2 Type Port

To connect an external PS/2 type mouse or keyboard.

Parallel Port

This parallel port supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port) 1.7/1.9 modes.

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3

4

6

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9

5

Note

Refer to tables 1­1a and 1-1b at

the end of this
chapter for a list
of peripheral
devices that can
be connected to
the computer.

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Vent

Enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

External Monitor (CRT) Port

Connect an external CRT monitor to this port to allow simultaneous
display on the LCD display and external CRT monitor.

Dual USB Ports

A hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard,
mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices. It allows every­thing to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off

TV out

Connect your television to your computer and view DVD’s, VCD’s or any­thing else your computer can display. You will need an S-Video cable to
make the connection which is easily found at any audio or computer store.

Warning

To prevent your

computer from

overheating,

make sure noth-

ing blocks the
vent while the

computer is in

use.

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IEEE 1394

Allows high speed connection to various peripheral devices, such as an
external disk drive or a digital camera.

LAN Jack/Phone Jack

Supports integrated LAN and modem functions.

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Microphone-in Jack

A microphone can be connected to your notebook via this jack. You can
also use this for S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) output,
which allows you to connect your DVD-capable PC to a Dolby AC-3 com­patible receiver giving you surround sound. To switch from microphone­in to S/PDIF output or S/PDIF output to microphone-in, you will need to
use the SCU. Refer to the Startup Menu in Chapter 5 for information.

Speaker-out Jack

Headphones or speakers can be connected through this jack.

Left Side View

1. Microphone-in jack

2. Speaker-out jack

3. Audio volume control

4. PC card slot

5. Infrared port

6. Floppy disk drive

1 2

3

4

5

6

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Note

The S/PDIF
output feature is
available only in
Windows 98 and
Windows Me.

Refer to Chapter
6 for installation
instructions and
settings.

Note

Refer to tables 1­1a and 1-1b at

the end of this
chapter for a list
of peripheral
devices that can
be connected to
the computer.

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Audio Volume Control

Adjust the audio volume with this knob. Audio volume can also be ad­justed in the operating system.

PC Card Slot

A Type-II PC card slot which also supports CardBus mode. Refer to
Chapter 2 for more information on the PC Card slot.

Infrared Port

Allows wireless communications with an infrared-compatible device. The
Infrared port supports IrDA (HPSIR) 1.1, FIR and ASKIR (Sharp stan­dard) mode. For further information, please refer to the manual of the
infrared device you wish to connect.

3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)

A 3.5”, 3-mode, 1.44 MB fixed floppy disk drive. For more information on
using the floppy disk drive, please refer to Chapter 2.

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Bottom View

RAM Cover

The cover secures the installed RAM modules. For further information on
removing or inserting the RAM modules, please refer to Chapter 4.

Battery Pack Cover

The cover secures the battery pack in its bay.

1. RAM Cover 2. Battery Cover

1

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2

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Peripheral devices

Peripheral devices can be added to the notebook through the ports, jacks and
slots on the back and left side of the computer. If you plan on attaching many
peripherals at once, you can choose to connect the different devices through
different ports.
Refer to table 1-1a and table 1-1b on the following pages which list the ports
and the devices that can be used.

Peripheral Devices include:

– Audio input: microphone.
– Audio output: S/PDIF, Speakers, Headphones.
– External drives: CD-ROM, CD-RW, Floppy Disk Drives, MO Drives, Zip

Drives, LS120 Drives.

– Pointing devices: Trackballs, trackpads, touchpads.
– Other: Printers, scanners, PDAs, digital cameras, game controllers, key-

boards.

Note

Because periph­eral devices are
constantly being
improved the
information in
these tables is
subject to change.

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*

Your notebook
will only accept
IEEE 1394 de­vices which have
their own power
source.

**

Audio output is
only possible with
S/PDIF enabled.
When S/PDIF is
enabled you
cannot use the
microphone-in
for audio input.

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Chapter 2. Using the Computer

Your notebook computer can be used almost anywhere, in the home, office, or
on the road. To learn more about your computer, please read this chapter.

This chapter includes:

– The Power Sources
– Turning on the Computer
– The Hard Disk Drive
– The Floppy Disk Drive
– The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
– The PC Card Slot
– The Hot Keys
– The Numeric Keypad

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The Power Sources

The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack de­pending on where you want to use it.

AC Power Adapter

Use only the power adapter that comes with your computer. An incorrect type
of power adapter will cause damage to the computer and its components.

1) Plug the power adapter cord into the DC-in jack on the rear panel of the
computer.

2) Connect the power adapter
with the power cord.

3) Plug the power
cord into a prop­erly grounded
outlet.

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Battery

The battery allows you to use your notebook computer while you are on the
road or an electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery life varies depending on the
applications and the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let the
battery discharge completely before recharging.
We recommend leaving the battery inside the notebook at all times. For more
information on the battery, please refer to Chapter 3.

1. battery cover

1

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Note

Don’t remove the
battery pack from
the computer
unless it is dam­aged and needs to
be replaced.

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Recharging by AC Power

The battery pack automatically recharges when plugged into an electrical
outlet. If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to
fully recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off but plugged into
an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less. (Refer to LED Power Indicators
in this chapter for information on the battery charge status.)

Proper Handling of the Battery Pack

- DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances.

- DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode.

- DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) together. (For more information on

how to maintain the battery pack, refer to Chapter 3.)

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Power
button

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Turning on the Computer

Now you are ready to begin using your new notebook computer. To turn it on
simply press the power button in the top right of the front panel (figure 2-3) .

The Power Button can also be used as a Suspend/Resume hot-key button if
pressed less than four seconds and appropriately configured in the SCU.
(Please refer to Chapter 5, BIOS Utilities, for
more information.)

LED Indicators

There are two sets of LED indicators (LED Power Indicators and LED Sta­tus Indicators) on your computer that will display helpful information about

the current status of the computer.

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LED Power Indicators

table 2-1

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Note

When the battery
is critically low,
immediately
connect the AC
adapter to the
computer or save
your work; other­wise, the unsaved
data will be lost
when power is
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LED Status Indicators

Once your computer is on and in use, the
LED status indicators will display the
system's operational status.

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To enable/disable
the Scroll Lock
feature, press the
Fn and Scr Lk
key simulta­neously.

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The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The hard disk drive is used to store your data internally in the notebook com­puter. It is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate
other 2.5” IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm or 12.7 mm. The sys­tem supports DMA mode 2, PIO mode 4, and ATA-33/ATA-66/ATA-100 IDE
HDD.

Removing the HDD

1) Turn off the computer.

2) Press the four key­board latches at the
top of the keyboard to
elevate the keyboard
from its normal posi­tion (figure 2-6)

figure 2-6

Warning

Before removing
the HDD, please
check with your
dealer to find out
if this will VOID
your warranty.

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2

3

figure 2-8

1

1. HDD

2. HDD tab

3. HDD connector

figure 2-7a

U

U

3) Carefully raise and set the keyboard aside and
locate the HDD (figure 2-7a).

4) Unscrew the 3 screws(A, B, C) holding the
HDD on the mainboard (figure 2-7b) .

5) Lift the HDD out of the computer by pulling on
the HDD tab (figure 2-8).

figure 2-7b

A

C

B

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Inserting the HDD

(with no HDD currently installed)

1) Place the HDD into the computer in its appropriate spot, making sure to
align the HDD connector with the socket on the mainboard (figure 2-9).

2) Connect the HDD connector securely to the mainboard by gently pressing
the HDD on to the mainboard.

3) Insert and tighten the 3 screws which hold the HDD on the mainboard.

4) Reinstall the keyboard.

1. HDD

2. HDD tab

3. HDD connector

4. HDD socket on mainboard.

1

2

figure 2-9

3

4

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Eject button

figure 2-10

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)

The computer is equipped with a fixed 1.44 MB, 3.5” floppy disk drive module.
It is usually designated drive A by default and can be used as a boot device if
properly set in the SCU (please refer to Chapter 5, BIOS Utilities).

Inserting \ Removing Diskettes

When using the floppy drive, always insert your

floppy diskette with the label-side facing up. To

remove the inserted diskette, press the eject

button on the top-right corner of the floppy

drive.

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The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM is a 24X speed 5.25” drive. It is usually labeled drive
D and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the SCU (please refer to
Chapter 5, BIOS Utilities).

Loading Compact Discs

To insert a CD disk, press the Open Button and carefully place a CD disk onto
the Disc tray with label-side facing up (see below). Push the CD tray in and you
are ready to start. The Busy Indicator will light up while data is being accessed
or while an audio CD 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.

1. Disc tray

2. Busy indicator

3. Open button

4. Emergency eject hole

2

3

4

CD tray

1

2

4

DVD tray

3

figure 2-11

Warning

When manually
ejecting a CD
disk, DO NOT
use a sharpened
pencil or similar
object that may
break and become
lodged in the
hole.

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Handling CDs or DVDs

Proper handling of your CDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please
follow the advice listed below to make sure that the data stored on your CD­ROM / DVD-ROM disks 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 disk.

- 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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The PC Card Slot

The computer is equipped with one PC card slot (previously referred to as
PCMCIA). The slot can support either one 3.3V/5V type II PC card or one 3.3V
CardBus card (PC Card 95). For information on what devices are supported by
the PC Card Slot, please refer to table 1-1 in Chapter 1.

Inserting PC Cards

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

Removing PC Cards

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

1. Eject button

2. PC card partially

inserted in slot

1

2

figure 2-12

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After installation of Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition, you
may find that the PC cards are not working normally and you may
have noticed one or more of the following:

- An exclamation mark appears in the PC card driver in Device

Manager

- PC cards don’t work at all

- PC card controllers are not enumerated

- PC card controllers are disabled on power-up

- PC card controllers are disabled when you resume the
computer from Suspend mode

This is a problem caused by Microsoft Windows 98 (Second Edition).
To resolve the problem, immediately after installing Windows 98SE
install the program file PCI.vxd to update your system driver. The
PCI.vxd driver is supplied by your computer dealer.
For more information on this, refer to the Microsoft article “CardBus
Device Not Enumerated with TI 14xx or 44xx CardBus Controllers”
(Article ID Q233017) which can be found on Microsoft’s web site.

PC Card Problem in Windows 98

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figure 2-13

Hot Keys

The computer provides you
with two sets of hot keys: three
hot-key buttons on the com­puter and the function key
combinations on the keyboard.

Three Hot-Key Buttons

The computer offers three hot-key buttons for quick one button access to the
Internet, e-mail or a user-defined application. To use the user-defined hot key,
you need to install the Hot-Key driver. Refer to Chapter 6 for driver installa­tion steps.

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table 2-3

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Programming the Hot Keys

After installing the hot key driver, you may have to configure or change the
driver settings. To configure the driver, right click the Hot key driver icon
on the task bar and the following menu will appear.

To program the user-defined hot key, you must configure “Application 1.”

To configure and specify an application for Application 1, you must:

1) Select Application 1 and press Enter. A dialog box will appear on the
screen.

2) Go to the directory where the desirable application program exists

3) Click on the program file.

4) Choose Open.

The hot key is now set to execute that program.

Hot-key Driver Menu

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table 2-4

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Function Keys

On the bottom-left of
the keyboard is the
Fn key or Function
key. The Fn key
allows you to change
operational features
instantly. To use the
following functions,
press and hold the Fn key; then press the appropriate function key

(Esc, F3, F5, etc....) located at the top of your keyboard.

figure 2-14

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The Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input.
The keypad stands out by its blue typeface.

To use the keypad simply:

• Activate the Num Lock feature by pressing the Num Lock key.

• Press Fn + the desired number keys.

figure 2-15

Notes:

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Chapter 3. Power and Battery Information

Power Management

To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your notebook computer
has two types of power management available; ACPI and APM.

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving tech­niques and gives the operating system (OS) direct control over the power and
thermal states of devices and processors. For example, it enables the OS to set
devices into low-power states based on user settings and information from appli­cations. ACPI is available in Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and
Windows 2000. ACPI is the more recent of the two power management types
available and the one you use with a Windows operating system.

Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2)

APM is an older type of power management which is set in the system BIOS,
currently APM is available on this machine for users who are interested in
running DOS or Linux.

Power management conserves power by controlling individual components of
the computer (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system.

Information on
setting the APM
options can be
found in Chapter
5, Power Menu.

Note

Note

Power manage­ment functions
will vary slightly
depending on
your operating
system. For more
information it is
best to refer to the
user’s manual of
your operating
system.

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Conserving power through individual components:

Hard Disk Standby

The computer's hard disk drive 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. You can set this in the
control panel of your OS or in the SCU.

Monitor Standby

To conserve power, you can set the monitor to turn off after a specified time.
This is done in the operating system.

Conserving power throughout the whole system:
Suspend and Resume

With this function you can stop the notebook’s operation and restart where you
left off. This system features two suspend mode levels:

A: Standby
B: Hibernate

A: Standby

Standby saves the least amount of power, but takes the shortest time to return

Hard Disk
Standby can be
set in the SCU
and the operating
system you are
using. The SCU
settings will
override the oper­ating system
settings.

Note

Note

To learn more
about power
management
settings in the
SCU, refer to
Chapter 5, Power
Menu.

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to full operation. During Standby the hard disk is turned off, and the CPU is
made to idle at its slowest speed. All open applications are retained in memory.
When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time, which you
specify in the operating system, it will enter Standby mode to save power.

The system can resume from Standby mode by:

· Pressing any keyboard key

· Pressing the power button

· An incoming call to your modem

· Alarm resume is enabled and expires

B: Hibernate *

Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the
HDD. It saves the maximum power but takes the longest time to return to full
operation. You can set your notebook to automatically enter Hibernate mode
when the battery power is almost depleted. This prevents losing any data due
to loss of power.

The system will resume from Hibernate mode by:

· Pressing the power button

· Alarm resume (month/day/hour/minute)

*

If you are using

Windows 98 or

Windows 98SE

you must first

create a partition

on your hard

drive in order to

use this power

management

function. Infor-

mation is avail-

able in table 3-1

on page 3-5.

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Setting the Power Management functions

You can set the power management functions either in the SCU (for APM and
hard disk standby), or the operating system (for ACPI). To learn more about
what power management settings are available and how to configure them it is
best that you refer to your operating system’s user guide.
For more information on setting the hard disk standby or any other power
management functions in the SCU (for users of APM), please refer to the Power
Menu in Chapter 5.

If both the Windows OS power management settings and the SCU power man­agement settings are configured, The Windows OS power management

settings will override those set in the SCU EXCEPT for hard disk
standby.

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table 3-1

To use Suspend to Disk or Hibernate with Windows 98 or Windows
98SE , you must create a partition on your hard disk drive (HDD). The
instructions are as follows:

Attention: You must partition your hard drive prior to installing
the operating system.

While in DOS mode:

1) Use the FDISK program to delete all hard disk partitions if any al­ready exist on the drive.

2) Go to Drive A: or the CD-ROM drive depending on the location of the
0VMAKFIL file (the file comes with the enclosed utilities CD but you
can copy it to a floppy disk if you prefer working with the floppy
drive).

3) Execute the file as follows

:\>0VMAKFIL -Pn

n must be the amount of RAM you already have or intend to
have.

Creating a partition on your hard drive

Warning

If you increase the
system memory to
a value larger
than your parti­tion you must
repartition the
HDD.

3rd Party soft­ware may be
available which
allows you to
partition or in­crease the parti­tion size of your
HDD after the
operating system
has been in­stalled. Check the
documentation
carefully.

Note

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Battery Information

Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery.

New Battery:

Always use a new battery before recharging it.

Battery Life:

Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To opti­mize the life and improve the performance of your battery, fully discharge
and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days.

Battery FAQ

How do I completely discharge the battery ?

Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low
battery. Don’t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a
message or hear beeps that indicate the battery is critically low, just let
the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own.

How do I fully charge the battery ?

When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator
light stops flashing.

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How do I maintain the battery ?

Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days
or after about 20 partial discharges.

Conserving Battery Power

Display brightness

The LCD display consumes a lot of power, so setting the brightness level
to low will save power.

Applications and external devices

Different applications and external devices consume battery power even
when they are not being used.
To conserve battery power we recommend:

· Closing modem or communication applications when they are not
being used.

· Removing any unused PC Cards from the computer. PC Cards quickly
use up battery power even if the system enters Suspend mode.

· Removing any unnecessary external devices from the computer.

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Removing the Battery

We recommend that you don’t
remove the battery, but if it is
necessary you need to do the
following:

1) Remove the two screws
holding the battery lock in
place.

2) Remove the battery cover.

3) Disconnect the battery from
the main computer.

4) Slide the battery out.

1. screw holes

2. battery cover

3. battery connector socket

4. battery connector

5. battery

1

2

1

figure 3-1

3

figure 3-2

4

5

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4

Chapter 4. Upgrading the Computer

This chapter contains the information on upgrading the computer. Follow the
steps outlined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or prob­lems you can contact your dealer for further help. Before you begin you will
need:

- A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver

- A small regular screw driver

- An antistatic wrist strap

Before working with or repairing the internal components you will need to wear
an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may dam­age the components.

The chapter includes:

– Replacing the HDD
– Upgrading the Memory
– Upgrading the Processor

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Connector board

HDD

HDD case

figure 4-1

Replacing the HDD

1) Remove the HDD along with its case from the computer (refer to Remov­ing the HDD on pages 2-8 to 2-9 for details).

2) Remove the two screws on the HDD connector board.

3) Gently disconnect the HDD connector board from the HDD being careful
not to bend any pins.

4) Remove the two screws on each
side of the case.

5) Slowly remove the HDD
from the case.

6) Place a new HDD into the
case.

7) Hold the HDD firmly in
place with two screws on
each side.

Warning

Before removing
the HDD, please
check with your
dealer to find out
if this will VOID
your warranty.

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4

8) Attach the HDD connector board to the HDD being careful not to bend any
pins.

9) Screw the HDD connector board on to the HDD.

10) Place the HDD into the computer (refer to Inserting the HDD in Chap­ter 2 for details).

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Upgrading the Memory

The computer has two memory sockets for 144-pin Small Outline Dual In-line
Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) and supports both PC-100/PC-133 SDRAM. The
main memory can be expanded up to 512 MB with one or two memory modules
using the different combinations listed below:

The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you
turn on your computer.

Note

If you are using
two memory
modules in your
computer we
strongly recom­mend using
memory modules
of the same size.

Note

If you are using 2
memory modules,
they must be of
the same type,
either both must
be PC-100 or both
must be PC-133.

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4

To upgrade the memory in your notebook please perform the following steps:

A: Removing a memory module (if present).
B: Insert a new memory module.
C: Set the SW6 jumper switch.

– Remove the keyboard.
– Locate and set the SW6 jumper switch.
– Replace the keyboard.

A: Removing a memory module

1) Turn off the computer.

2) Turn the computer over.

3) Remove the screw from the RAM
cover.

1. RAM cover

1

figure 4-2

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4) Locate the memory sockets.

5) Gently pull the two latches outward
on the sides of the memory socket
(figure 4-3).

6) The module will pop up.

7) Remove the memory module as
shown (figure 4-4).

1. memory module

2. memory socket

3. latches

figure 4-4

3 3

1

2

figure 4-3

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4

B: Installing a Memory Module

1) Turn off the computer.

2) Turn the computer over.

3) Unscrew and remove the RAM cover (fig-
ure 4-2).

4) Insert the memory module at a slight angle
about 45° and fit its connectors firmly into
the memory slot (figure 4-6).

5) Press down on the two edges of the
memory module and lock it into place
(figure 4-7).

6) Reinstall the RAM cover.

1. memory connectors

2. memory socket

1

figure 4-5

figure 4-7

figure 4-6

2

Note

Make sure the
memory connec­tors go into the
memory socket
when you are
installing the
memory modules.

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C: Setting the SW6 Jumper Switch

1) Turn off the computer.

2) Remove the keyboard by pressing the 4 latches at the top (figure 4-8) and
gently lifting it out of the notebook.

3) Place the keyboard as shown
(figure 4-9).

figure 4-8

figure 4-9

1

1. SW6 jumper switch

Note

Step C is only

necessary if your
new memory
module is a differ­ent type than
your previous one.

If the previous
memory module
was a PC-100
and the new
module is a PC­133 or vice-versa,
then you must
proceed with
Step C. Other­wise skip this
Step.

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4

4) Locate the SW6 jumper switch
(figure 4-9) or (figure 4-10 ).

5) Set the SW6 jumper switch accord­ing to table 4-2.

1. SW6 jumper switch

1

figure 4-10

6) Reinstall the keyboard.

SW6 Jumper Switch Settings

table 4-2

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66331-CPFFOFFOFFOFFONONO
66001-CPFFOFFOFFOFFONOFFO

001001-CPNOFFOFFOFFONOFFO

001331-CPNOFFONOFFONOFFO

331331-CPNONONOFFONOFFO

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Upgrading the Processor

If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with
a faster one you will need to contact your customer service representative. We
recommend that you do not attempt to do this yourself since if done incorrectly
you may damage the processor or mainboard.

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5

Chapter 5. BIOS Utilities

In this chapter you will learn about the Power On Self Test (POST) and how to
configure the system parameters using the System Configuration Utility (SCU).

The chapter includes:

– Power On Self Test (POST)
– System Configuration Utilities
– Features of the SCU

- Startup Menu

- Memory Menu

- Disks Menu

- Components Menu

- Power Menu

- Exit Menu

– SCU Screen samples

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Power On Self Test (POST)

The system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
performs a series of tests on the system memory
and key computer components every time the
computer is powered on. These tests are called the
Power On Self Test (POST). Should an error exist,
the POST routine may halt execution (depending
on the problem). If no error exists, the POST will
initialize the BIOS configuration, and boot (start)
the operating system.

POST Message: Normal Operation

You will see the following screen if no error exists
after the POST is performed:

SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01
(2482-00)-(R1.XX.prXX)
Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All
Rights Reserved

500 MHz Celeron with MMX CPU
CPU Microcode Update Rev 007h Complete
L2 Cache: 128 KB Installed
8 MB Video RAM
SystemSoft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver 1.17.01

Base Memory 000640 KB
Extended Memory 056320 KB
Total Memory 057344 KB
Shared Memory 008192 KB

Auto Detecting IDE Devices[Done]
<CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration
Utility

INITIALIZING BOOT CD-ROM - CD-224E
INITIALIZING 2nd ATAPI - None

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POST Message: Error Detected

If an error is detected, you will see the following
WARNING message. You may press the F1 key
to continue, or press the Ctrl-Alt-S keys simulta­neously to enter the System Configuration Utility.

SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01
(2482-00)-(R1.XX.prXX)
Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All
Rights Reserved

500 MHz Celeron with MMX CPU
CPU Microcode Update Rev 007h Complete
L2 Cache: 128 KB Installed
8 MB Video RAM
SystemSoft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver 1.17.01

Base Memory 000640 KB
Extended Memory 056320 KB
Total Memory 057344 KB
Shared Memory 008192 KB

WARNING - FLOPPY DISK TRACK 0 FAILED
Auto Detecting IDE Devices[Done]

<CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration
Utility
INITIALIZING BOOT CD-ROM - CD-224E
INITIALIZING 2nd ATAPI - None

<CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration
Utility
Press F1 to Continue

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System Configuration Utility

The System Configuration Utility (SCU) can be used to set your notebook’s
system parameters. The system date and time, power settings and other func­tions are you set in the SCU. The settings are stored in a nonvolatile battery­backed CMOS RAM. This simply means that your settings are saved even
when the notebook is turned off.

Information in the System Configuration Utility (SCU)

Here is a list of the system settings which may be changed within the SCU.

table 5-1

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5

Initiating the System Configuration Utility

The System Configuration Utility (SCU) can be accessed by pressing the Ctrl,
Alt, and S keys simultaneously when you turn on your computer and see this

message:

<CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration Utility

This message lasts only a few seconds and if you don’t respond in time, the
computer will initiate the boot process. If you were unable to enter the SCU,
you must reboot the system and try again.

Notebook screen as it appears when you enter the SCU.

Note

During startup, if
your computer
has a logo screen
or picture appear
instead of the
POST screen,
wait until a cur­sor appears in the
top right corner
before hitting
<CTRL-ALT-S>
to enter the SCU.

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Working with the Menu Bar

Use these keys to begin working in the SCU.

table 5-2

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table 5-3

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Working with the Pull-down Menu

Once your desired menu bar item is highlighted, press Enter or the down arrow
(ê) to see the pull­down menu items.
You move about the
pull-down menu
with these keys:

table 5-4

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(A ü .delbanesinoitcnufehtsetacidni)

csE

sevasdnaunemnwodllupehtsesolC

.segnahceht

Some pull-down menu options have an arrow to the right of the entry.
Choose these options by pressing Enter and another screen will be displayed.
Navigate the new
screen with the
following keys:

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System Configuration Utility Options

Startup Menu

table 5-5a

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

dnaetaD

emiT

raeY/htnoM/yaD

dnoceS/etuniM/ruoH

.emitdnaetadehtteS

tooBtsaF

elbanE

ehttoobylkciuqdnaezilaitinI

niatrecgnippiksybmetsys

.stsetcitsongaid

elbasiD.tooBtsaFehtelbasiD

eciveDtooB

tooBts1

eciveD

CksiDdraH

rofeciohcts1s’metsysehtyficepS

.evirdtoobeht

MOR-DC

evirD

AetteksiD

tooBdn2

eciveD

CksiDdraH

rofeciohcdn2s’metsysehtyficepS

.evirdtoobeht

MOR-DC

evirD

AetteksiD

tooBdr3

eciveD

CksiDdraH

rofeciohcdr3s’metsysehtyficepS

.evirdtoobeht

MOR-DC

evirD

AetteksiD

Note

Sample screens of
the various SCU
options are shown
on pages 19 to 21.

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Startup Menu (continued)

table 5-5b

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

yalpsiD

DCL.lenapDCLs’metsysehtetavitcA

TRC.rotinomlanretxenaetavitcA

TRC+DCL

ehtdnaDCLehthtobetavitcA

.TRC

elbanE

woLyrettaB

peeB

elbanE

lliwspeebgninrawfoseiresA

sirewopyrettabehtnehwdnuos

.wol

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

DCLelbanE

edoMdnapxE

elbanE

eritneehtllifotyalpsidehthctertS

.lenapDCLehtfoneercs

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

elbanE

nOrewoP

peeB

elbanEpeeBnOrewoPelbanE

elbasiDpeeBnOrewoPelbasiD

PNPelbanE

troppuSSO

elbanEtroppuSSOPNPelbanE

elbasiDtroppuSSOPNPelbasiD

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Startup Menu (continued)

table 5-5c

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

MEOyalpsiD

ogol

elbanE

ehtyalpsidoterutaefehtelbanE

.toobmetsysgnirudogolMEO

elbasiD

ehtyalpsidoterutaefehtelbasiD

.toobmetsysgnirudogolMEO

elbanE

latigidFIDP/S

tuptuo

elbanE.tuptuolatigidFIDP/SelbanE

elbasiD.tuptuolatigidFIDP/SelbasiD

tooB

drowssaP

nO-rewoPdloretnE

drowssaP

ehtgnitoobrofdrowssapateS

aretneohwsresuylnO.retupmoc

ehttoobnacdrowssaptcerroc

.metsys

nO-rewoPwenretnE

drowssaP

nO-rewoPwenyfireV

drowssaP

-rewoPotdrowssaPelbanE

nO

UCS

drowssaP

drowssaPpU-teSdloretnE

ehtgniyfidomrofdrowssapateS

ehtretneohwsresuylnO.UCS

ehtegnahcnacdrowssaptcerroc

.UCS

drowssaPpU-teSwenretnE
drowssaPpU-teSwenyfireV

pU-teSotdrowssaPelbanE

Warning

If you choose to
set a boot pass­word, NEVER
forget your pass­word, the conse­quences could be
serious. If you
cannot remember
your boot pass­word you must
contact your
vendor and you
may lose all of the
information on
your HDD.

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Memory Menu

Important: The value for VGA shared memory must be less than the
amount of RAM in your computer!

In the SCU utility you are able to set the value for the VGA Shared Memory.
The default is 8MB. If you choose to set the VGA Shared Memory to the maxi-
mum of 64MB YOU MUST have more than 64MB of RAM in your computer. If
the VGA Shared Memory equals the amount of RAM you will be unable to boot
your computer. The only way to correct this error and be able to boot your
computer again would be to add more RAM.

table 5-6

metI snoitpO/sgnitteS noitcnuF

derahSAGV

yromeM

BM8

ezisyromemderahsAGVehttceleS

BM61
BM23
BM46

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Disks Menu

table 5-7

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

sevirDetteksiDAevirD

enoN

rofepytevirdehtyficepS

.Aevirdetteksideht

BM44.1

sgnitteSEDI

DDHyramirP

delbanEevirD

EDIdecnahneelbanE

.sgnittes

rotceSelpitluM

edoM

edoMOIP

-DVD/MOR-DC

MOR

delbanEevirD

edoMOIP

AMDUEDI

001/66/33

noitcnuF

elbanE

EDIelbasiDroelbanE

001/66/33-AMDartlU

.noitcnuf)001/66/33-ATA(

elbasiD

O/ItiB23EDI

elbanE

tib-23elbasiDroelbanE

neewtebsnoitacinummoc

.rellortnocEDIdnaUPC

elbasiD

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Components Menu

table 5-8a

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

stroPMOC

O/IBMOC

sgnittes

enoN

&3MOC(.noitarugifnocBMOCehtyficepS

.)SOPnP-nondnaedomSODrofylno4MOC

4QRI,8F3,1MOC
3QRI,8F2,2MOC

01QRI,8E3,3MOC
11QRI,8E2,4MOC

gnittesedoM

BMOCrof

)05561(lamroN

.erawdrahBMOCehtenifeD

)RISPH(ADrI

RIKSA

RITSAF

gnittesAMD

RITSAFrof

0AMD

.noitarugifnocAMDRItsaFehtyficepS

1AMD
3AMD

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Components Menu (cont’d)

table 5-8b

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

troPTPL

troP

sserddA

enoN

.noitarugifnoctropTPLehtyficepS

,873rddA,1TPL

7QRI

,872rddA,2TPL

5QRI

,CB3rddA,3TPL

7QRI

troP

noitinifeD

)scinortneC(TAdradnatS

)2/SP(lanoitcerid-iB

)PPE(lellaraPdecnahcnE

)PCE(seitilibapaCdednetxE

gnittesAMD

PCErof

edom

1AMD

.noitarugifnocAMDPCEehtyficepS

3AMD

epyTPPE

7.1PPE
.epytPPEehtyficepS

9.1PPE

2/SP

troPesuoM

elbanE

lanretxenarodapkcarts'metsysehtelbanE

.esuom2/SP

elbasiD

nafiesuom2/SProdapkcartehtelbasiD

.tropAMOCotdetcennocsiesuomlanretxe

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Components Menu (cont’d)

table 5-8c

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

draobyeK

kcolmuN

elbanE

tafforonosikcoLmuNrehtehwyficepS

.emittoobmetsys

elbasiD

draobyeK

taepeR

taepeRyeK

etaR

spc2

ahcihwta)dnocesrepsretcarahc(etarehT

.desserpelihwstaeperyek

spc6

spc01
spc51

spc02
spc03

yaleDyeK

ces4/1

ssaplliwtaht)sdnoces(emitfotnuomaehT

.taeperotstratsyekdesserparetfa

ces2/1
ces4/3

ces1

edoMVT

sedoMVT

noitceleS

CSTN

otdnetniuoydradnatsnoisiveletehttceleS

.troptuo-VTehthtiwesu

LAP

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Power Menu

table 5-9a

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

gnivaSrewoPelbanE

elbanE

.serutaefgnivasrewopllaelbasiD/elbanE

elbasiD

gnivaSrewoPwoL

elbanE

dnaecnamrofrepmumixamnistlusergnittessihT

.efilyrettabtsetrohseht

elbasiD

rewoPmuideM

gnivaS

elbanE

dnaecnamrofrepetaredomnistlusergnittessihT

.efilyrettab

elbasiD

gnivaSrewoPhgiH

elbanE

dnaecnamrofrepmuminimnistlusergnittessihT

.efilyrettabtsegnoleht

elbasiD

ezimotsuC

ksiD

ybdnatS

ceS5

tonsitifiedomybdnatsretnelliwksiddrahehT
ksiddraH.doirepdeificepsehtnihtiwdessecca

sievirdksidehtnehwderotsereblliwrewop

.dessecca

ceS01
ceS02
ceS03

niM1

niM5

niM01

nOsyawlA

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Power menu (cont’d)

table 5-9b

**

In the mechani­cal-off state the
system can only
resume from
suspend mode by
pressing the
power button.

*

The power button
acts as a sus­pend/resume
button for switch­ing the system
between a work­ing state and the
suspend mode.

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

slortnoCdnepsuS

rewoP

nottuB

*noitcnuF

rewoP
ffO/nO

metsysehtnrutotdesusinottubrewopehT

.fforono

/dnepsuS

emuseR

nahteromrofnottubrewopehtsserpuoyfI

ehtretnelliwretupmocehtsdnocesruof

rewopehtsserpuoyfI.etats**ffolacinahcem
retupmocehtsdnocesruofnahtsselrofnottub

deificepsevahuoyepytdnepsusehtretnelliw

.UCSehtni

dnepsuS

epyT

otdnepsuS

ksiD

rewoprofedomdnepsusehtyficepS

.tnemeganam

derewoP

no

dnepsuS

remiTemuseR

mralA

emuseR

elbanE

dnepsusderugifnocehtmorfsemusermetsyS

.seripxeremitmralaemuserehtnehwedom

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

emuseR

etuniM/ruoH/yaD/htnoM

emitdeificepsehttaemuserlliwmetsysehT

.)etunimdnaruoh,yad,htnom(

gniRMEDOMelbanE

emuseR

elbanE

edomSOProRTSmorfmetsysehtemuseR

hcihw(detcetedsignirmedomanehw

lairesehtotdetcennocebdluohsmedom

.)trop

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

woLyrettaBelbanE

dnepsuS

elbanE

ksidotmetsysehtdnepsusyllacitamotuA

.noitidnocyrettabwolanopu

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

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Exit Menu

table 5-10

metI noitcnuF

tixEdnaevaS.metsysehttooberdnasgnittestnerrucehtevaS

)evaSoN(tixE.segnahcynagnivastuohtiwtixE

tluafeD
sgnitteS

.)MORnidnuofsenolanigiroeht(sgnittestluafedehterotseR

erotseR

sgnitteS

.senosuoiverpehtotputestnerrucehterotseR

ofnInoisreV.noitamrofninoisrevSOIBtnerrucehtwohS

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SCU Screen samples

Memory Screen

Startup Screen

5 - 20

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Disks Screen

Components Screen

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Power Screen

Exit Screen

Notes:

6 - 1

Driver and OS installation

6

Chapter 6. Driver and OS installation

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing device drivers and
utilities, for more detailed information please refer to your operating system's
manual or the product manual supplied with the device you wish to install. The
information here has been designed for users with basic computer knowledge
though inexperienced users may also find this section helpful. (In this chapter,
we assume the CD-ROM drive as drive D.)

– Before installing Windows
– Installing Windows 98 SE (For reference only)
– Installing Windows Me (For reference only)
– Installing Windows 2000 (For reference only)
– Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE
– Installing Drivers in Windows Me
– Installing Drivers in Windows 2000
– Installing Drivers in Windows NT4.0