EUROCOM LP285PB, LP285SB, LP285SF, LP287SB User Manual

Preface

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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 subsequent 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.

©July 2002

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Trademarks

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intel­lectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home or
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Mac­rovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohib­ited.

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 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 installation.
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:

• Re orient 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 service representative 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, electric 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 situé près de la fuite.

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.

UTILISEZ LE CORDON 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 surface. If the compu-

ter falls, the case and other components could be damaged. Do
not expose it to any shock or vibration.

2. Don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply away

from any kind of heating element. Keep the computer out of
direct sunlight. Don’t store or use the computer in a humid
environment. Do not place the computer on any surface which
will block the vents.

3. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high

capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong
magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and
damage your data.

4. Keep it dry. This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other

liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly damaged. Do not
leave it in a place where foreign matter or moisture may affect
the system.

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5. Follow the proper working procedures for computer.

Shutdown the computer properly, and close all programs (don’t
forget to save your work). Do not turn off any peripheral devices
when the computer is on. Do not disassemble the computer by
yourself. Remember to periodically save your data as data may
be lost if the battery is depleted. Perform routine maintenance
on your computer.

6. Take care when using peripheral devices. Use only approved

brands of peripheral devices. Unplug the power cord before
attaching any peripheral device.

7. Do not place anything heavy on the computer.

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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. Then 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 normally when you follow the operating
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 volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any
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

Warning Boxes ....................................................................... 1-4

Not Included ................................................................................ 1-5

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

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

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

Getting To Know Your Computer .......................................... 1-7

Front View ................................................................................... 1-8

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

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

LED Disk Activity Indicators ............................................ 1-9

LED Power Indicator ......................................................... 1-9

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

Reset Button ..................................................................... 1-10

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Left View ...................................................................................1-11

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

Security Lock Slot ............................................................1-15

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

Carrying Handle ...............................................................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 ..........................................................1-20

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Serial Port ........................................................................ 1-20

External Monitor (CRT) Port ........................................... 1-20

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

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

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

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

Turning On The Computer .......................................................... 2-4

The Disk Drives .......................................................................... 2-5

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) .................................................. 2-5

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

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

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

Loading Compact Discs ......................................................... 2-6

Handling CD's or DVD's ........................................................ 2-7

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

To Change 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

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USB Printer ........................................................................... 2-13

Install Instructions: ...........................................................2-13

Parallel Printer ......................................................................2-14

Install Instructions: ...........................................................2-14

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

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

Advanced Video Controls ............................................................3-2

Video Driver Controls .................................................................3-2

Making Adjustments For The LCD ........................................ 3-3

Display Properties .............................................................. 3-4

SiS Utility Tray/Manager ........................................................ 3-5

Video Memory .............................................................................3-7

Display Devices ...........................................................................3-8

Display Options ...........................................................................3-9

Mirror Mode ............................................................................3-9

Multimonitor Mode ............................................................... 3-10

Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver Controls) ................... 3-12

Attaching a Monitor (CRT) .......................................................3-14

Power Management Features ..................................................... 3-15

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) ......... 3-15

Enabling Power Options ............................................................3-16

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Conserving Power Through Individual Components ........... 3-17

Monitor Standby .............................................................. 3-17

Hard Disk Standby ........................................................... 3-17

Conserving Power Throughout the Whole System .............. 3-18

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown ............................................. 3-19

Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode ...................................... 3-19

Configuring the Power Button .............................................. 3-20

Resuming From Power Saving Modes ................................. 3-21

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

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

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

Authorized Driver Message .................................................... 4-3

Version Conflict Message ...................................................... 4-3

Installation Procedure .................................................................. 4-3

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

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

Video (Win2000) .................................................................... 4-5

LAN (Win2000) ..................................................................... 4-5

Modem (Win2000) ................................................................. 4-5

Wireless LAN (Win2000) ...................................................... 4-6

USB 2.0 (Win2000) ................................................................ 4-6

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Windows XP ................................................................................ 4-7

Audio (WinXP) ....................................................................... 4-7

Video (WinXP) ....................................................................... 4-8

LAN (WinXP) ......................................................................... 4-8

Modem (WinXP) ....................................................................4-8

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

USB 2.0 (WinXP) ................................................................... 4-9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Choosing the Boot Device Before OS Startup ........................ 5-6

The Setup Program ......................................................................5-7

Entering Setup ......................................................................... 5-7

Setup Screens ..........................................................................5-7

Main Menu ...................................................................................5-8

Advanced Menu .........................................................................5-10

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Security Menu ........................................................................... 5-13

Boot Menu ................................................................................. 5-15

Exit Menu .................................................................................. 5-17

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

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

When Not to Upgrade ............................................................. 6-2

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

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

Some Things to Watch Out For .............................................. 6-6

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

Setting Up a New HDD ..................................................... 6-6

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

Upgrading the Memory .......................................................... 6-7

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

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

Basic Hints and Tips ................................................................... 7-2

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Processor .....................................................................................A-1

Core Logic Chip .........................................................................A-2

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

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

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

LCD ............................................................................................A-3

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

Interface ...................................................................................... A-3

PC Card Sockets .........................................................................A-4

Storage ........................................................................................A-4

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

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

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

Power Management .................................................................... A-5

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

Indicators .................................................................................... A-5

Physical Dimensions .................................................................. A-5

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

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

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

Optional ...................................................................................... A-6

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Introduction

Overview 1 - 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 computer

Introduction

1-2In the Box

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In the Box

The following should be in the box.

Figure 1 - 1

Box Contents

4

2

1

3

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

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The Manual

This manual refers to the hardware and essential software required 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  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 notes marked with a  as indicated in the mar­gin.

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Notes

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 - 4 The Manual

1

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

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Not Included

Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP
etc.) have their own manuals as do applications (e.g. word process-

ing, spreadsheet 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 2000

• Microsoft Windows XP

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1 - 6 Quick Start Guide

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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 refer to
the following pages, which give an overview of the system.

It is still best to review these steps, 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 packing materials, CD/DVDs, floppy disks, and any
PC Cards.

2. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the
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. Push the power button to turn the computer “on”.

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System Map 1 - 7

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System Map

Your LCD PC has a lot of built-in features. 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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Peripheral Devices

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 be-
fore you turn on the sys­tem.

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Model Differences

This manual refers to two LCD PC models pictured on Figure 1 - 2 on page

1-8. The models vary slightly in external design. Photographs used through-

out this manual are of Model I.

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1 - 8 Front View

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Front View

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5

6

3 4

1

2

Model I Model II

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7

5

6

3 4

1

2

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Figure 1 - 2

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

8. Reset Button
(Model II only)

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Front View 1 - 9

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LCD Panel

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

Stereo Speakers

The built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound.

LED Disk Activity 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.

LED Power Indicator

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

20).

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1 - 10 Front View

1

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 sus-

pend/resume key, once configured as such, in the power options con­trol panel of your operating system (“Configuring the Power

Button” on page 3 - 20).

Reset Button

Press this button to restart your computer. This button is equivalent
to pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del and only available on Model II (Figure

1 - 2).

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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 menu in Win­dows. This will help pre-

vent hard disk or system
problems.

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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 the system to turn itself off.

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Left View 1 - 11

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Left View

Figure 1 - 3

Left View

1. Floppy Disk
Drive

2. CD Device

3. Hard Disk Drive
(HDD) Bay

4. CD Emergency
Eject Hole

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Media Warning

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

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CD Emergency Eject

If you need to manually
eject a CD/DVD (e.g.
due to an unexpected
power interruption) you
may push the end of a
straightened 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.

1

4

3

1

2

3

2

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1 - 12 Left View

1

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 (“Storage” on

page A - 4).

CD Device

A CD-ROM drive, OR DVD-ROM drive, OR CD-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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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 representative.

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Right View 1 - 13

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Right View

Figure 1 - 4

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. Security Lock
Slot

2

4

7

6

5

1

3

1

2

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1 - 14 Right View

1

LCD Brightness Control Knob

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

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 were also previously referred to as PC­MCIA). Refer to “The PC Card Slot” on page 2 - 10 for more infor­mation on the PC Card slots.

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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 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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Right View 1 - 15

1

Dual USB Ports

These USB 2.0 ports are hardware interfaces for high-speed periph­erals, such as an external HDD, digital video camera or high-speed
scanner. They also support USB 1.1 compliant devices, such as a
keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer or telephony device. 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 to the other end to an AC power source.

Security Lock Slot

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

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1 - 16 Rear View

1

Rear View

Figure 1 - 5

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. External Monitor
(CRT) Port

13. Vents

2

8

6

3 4

9

10 11

5

1

12

13

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13

7

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Rear View 1 - 17

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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.

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1

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 USB 2.0 ports are hardware interfaces for high-speed periph­erals, such as an external HDD, digital video camera or high-speed
scanner. They also support USB 1.1 compliant devices, such as a
keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer or telephony device. 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

1

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.

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IEEE 1394

The IEEE 1394 port only supports 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 same time. Doing so may cause resource
conflicts and make the system unstable.

Introduction

1 - 20 Rear View

1

Printer/Parallel Port

This port supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and EPP (En­hanced Parallel Port) modes (“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

2

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 Slot

• Keyboard

•Mouse

• Printer (general guidelines)

Using The Computer

2 - 2 Ergonomics

2

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-level
or slightly below.

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

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

Display (icon) and click Set­tings (tab). Then adjust the

“Screen area” to something
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 (especially 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 source.

Using The Computer

Ergonomics 2 - 3

2

• 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, stretch, flex your wrists,
walk about, and look at some­thing else for about 10 minutes
every hour.

Using The Computer

2 - 4 Turning On The Computer

2

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 seconds. Use Power Op-
tions in the “Windows” Control Panel to configure this feature.

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Power Button as

Standby or Hibernate

Button

If you are using an
ACPI-compliant OS,
such as Windows 2000

Professional or Win­dows XP the power but-

ton can be designated
as Standby or Hiber-
nate within the OS’s
“Power Options” sub­system (see your OS’s
documentation, or

“Configuring the Pow­er Button” on page 3 ­20 for details.)

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Forced Off

If the system “hangs”, and the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination doesn’t work,
press the power button for 4 seconds, or longer, to force the system to turn
itself off.

Using The Computer

The Disk Drives 2 - 5

2

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 (“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.

The Floppy 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 (“Boot Menu” on page 5 - 15).

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 disk while the
system is accessing it.
This may cause the sys­tem to “crash”.

Using The Computer

2 - 6 The CD/DVD Device

2

The CD/DVD Device

Your machine will have a bay for the optional CD-ROM drive, or
CD-RW drive, or DVD-ROM 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 - 15).

Loading Compact Discs

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 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.

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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 Windows. Click
the Speaker icon on the
taskbar to check the set­ting.

Using The Computer

The CD/DVD Device 2 - 7

2

Handling CD's or DVD's

Proper handling of your CD’s/DVD’s 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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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.

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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.

Using The Computer

2 - 8 The CD/DVD Device

2

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 - 1

DVD Regional

Codes

Windows XP

Using The Computer

The CD/DVD Device 2 - 9

2

To Change 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 select the DVD Region (tab) to bring up the

control panel as seen in “DVD Regional Codes” on page 2 - 8.

DVD Regional Coding

Region Geographical Location

1 USA, Canada

2 Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East & Egypt

3 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

6China

Table 2 - 1

DVD Regional

Coding

Using The Computer

2 - 10 The PC Card Slot

2

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

2

Keyboard

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

• PS/2 keyboard port (at the rear of the computer).

• 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.

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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 - 2

Keyboard Ports

1. PS/2
Keyboard Port

2. USB Ports

1

2

2

Using The Computer

2 - 12 Mouse

2

Mouse

You can also add a mouse 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 computer.

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 instal­lation or only enable its
basic functions. Be sure
to check the device’s
user documentation for
details.

Figure 2 - 3

Mouse Ports

1. PS/2 Mouse
Port

2. USB Ports

3. Serial Mouse
Port

1

3

2

2

Using The Computer

Adding a Printer 2 - 13

2

Adding a Printer

The most commonly used peripheral is a printer. 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 (unpacking, paper
tray, toner/ink cartridge etc.).

2. Turn ON the computer.

3. Turn ON the printer.

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

5. Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own
drivers or ask you to supply one. Follow the on-screen
instructions.

Using The Computer

2 - 14 Adding a Printer

2

Parallel Printer

This is still the most common type of printer.

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 printer’s parallel cable to the Parallel to USB
converter, then plug the converter into the USB port.

4. Turn ON the printer.

5. Turn ON the computer.

6. Windows (some operating systems may require a driver to
recognize the parallel to USB adapter) will identify the printer
and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Advanced Controls

Overview 3 - 1

3

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
properly installed. If your
system hasn’t been
properly configured
(your service represent­ative may have already
done that for you), refer
to “Installation Proce-

dure” on page 4 - 3, for

installation instructions.

Advanced Controls

3 - 2 Advanced Video Controls

3

Advanced Video Controls

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

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 from the Display Properties control
panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed (“Installa-

tion Procedure” on page 4 - 3).

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Screen Resolution/

Area Note

You may set the reso­lution to a higher set­ting than the panel
supports, however this
will require you to pan
(scroll) around the
screen as the display
area will be larger than
what you can see on
the LCD.

Advanced Controls

Video Driver Controls 3 - 3

3

Making Adjustments For The LCD

With the video driver installed, the LCD is capable of supporting
a resolution of 1024 by 768 at 60Hz. The higher the resolution, the
more information the LCD can display on screen.

To change the LCD's screen resolution and color quality.

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Display (icon).

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

4. In Screen area/Screen resolution, move the slider to the
preferred setting for resolution (see in Figure 3 - 1 on

page 3-4).

5. In Colors/Color quality, click the arrow and scroll to the

preferred setting for color depth (see in Figure 3 - 1 on

page 3-4).

1

2

Advanced Controls

3 - 4 Video Driver Controls

3

Display Properties

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.

1

2

3

3

Figure 3 - 1

Advanced Display

Properties

Advanced Controls

Video Driver Controls 3 - 5

3

SiS Utility Tray/Manager

With the video driver installed additional control panels are avail­able. To get to the control panels do the following:

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (if you
are in Category View choose Appearance and Themes).

2. Double-click Display (icon).

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

4. Click Advanced (button), and click SiS Utility Manager (tab).

5. Choose the setting you wish to change.

OR

1. Right-Click the SiS Utility Tray icon in the taskbar.

2. Point to Display Property and choose the setting you wish to

change.

Figure 3 - 2

SiS Utility Tray/

Manager Windows

XP

SiS Utility Tray icon

Advanced Controls

3 - 6 Video Driver Controls

3

You may make changes to the settings for Driver Mode Setting, Vid­eo Setting, Gamma Correction (for VGA monitors), and General In­formation by clicking the appropriate tab and adjusting the setting.
Some screen examples are shown below:

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Drivers

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

dure” on page 4 - 3, for

installation instructions.

Figure 3 - 3

SiS Utility Tray/

Manager Setting

Tabs

Advanced Controls

Video Memory 3 - 7

3

Video Memory

The computer does not have dedicated video memory. It makes use
of a portion of system memory as video memory. By default, the vid­eo memory is set to 32MB. You may also set it to 16MB or 64MB
(maximum) in the BIOS (see “Embedded Share Memory (Ad-

vanced Menu)” on page 5 - 11). Bear in mind that the more overall

memory is used as video memory, the less is available as system
memory. This memory is allocated from your system memory e.g. if
your computer has 128MB of memory (RAM), then 32MB (default)
will be allocated to video leaving the system with 96MB of RAM.

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Video Memory Usage

3D Applications, such
as games and CAD
software, tend to re­quire more video mem­ory than most other
applications. Check
your application’s user
documentation for vid­eo memory require­ments.

Advanced Controls

3 - 8 Display Devices

3

Display Devices

Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor
(CRT) connected to the external monitor port as your display device.
The following are the display options:

1. The built-in LCD (Single).

2. A CRT (external monitor) connected to the external monitor

(CRT) port at the rear of the computer (Single).

3. The built-in LCD and a CRT showing the same Image (Mirror).

4. The built-in LCD and a CRT showing different Images

(Multimonitor).

The table on the following page shows the available options.

Advanced Controls

Display Options 3 - 9

3

Display Options

Mirror Mode

Mirror 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.

Display Mode Windows XP Windows 2000

Single

33

Mirror

33

Multimonitor

3

Not Available

Single - Either the LCD or CRT as a display device
Mirror - The LCD and CRT outputting the same view
Multimonitor - The LCD and CRT outputting a different view (Windows XP

only)

- “Multimonitor Mode” on page 3 - 10).

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Multiple Display

Modes & DVD

Playback

In Mirror mode, DVD
movies must be dis­played in the primary
device - see “Switch-

ing/Enabling Dis­plays (Driver
Controls)” on page 3

- 12.

DVD playback is not
supported in Multi-
monitor mode.

Table 3 - 1

Display Options

Advanced Controls

3 - 10 Display Options

3

Multimonitor Mode

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

Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to
match the physical arrangement you wish to use. In the example
shown in Figure 3 - 4 the primary monitor 1 is on the right, the sec­ondary display is on the left.

Figure 3 - 4

Extended Desktop

Monitor

Arrangement

Advanced Controls

Display Options 3 - 11

3

Select the monitor from the “Display:” pop-up menu and click “Ex­tend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.”

With the Extended Desktop Mode enabled drag any icons or win­dows across to the other display desktop. It is therefore possible to
have one program visible in one of the monitors, and a different pro­gram visible in the other monitor.

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Help

Further help is available
through the menus ac­cessed from the taskbar
(“SiS Utility Tray/ Man-

ager Setting Tabs” on
page 3 - 6).

Advanced Controls

3 - 12 Display Options

3

Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver Controls)

With the video driver installed, you also can use its built-in controls
to do the switching. If you have not installed the video driver, refer
to “What To Install” on page 4 - 2 for setup instructions. To use the
display options from the video driver control panel do the following:

1. Plug the CRT into the appropriate port.

2. Follow the instructions in “SiS Utility Tray/Manager” on

page 3 - 5, and choose Display Modes/Display Setting.

3. If the device listbox doesn’t show any plugged in devices

uncheck the Auto option.

Figure 3 - 5

Disable Auto

Advanced Controls

Display Options 3 - 13

3

4. If you have chosen the Mirror option, choose which device is to
be Primary, and which is to be Secondary.

5. Click OK > OK to apply the settings (you may need to give your
CRT a few seconds to refresh).

6. Click Yes to keep the settings.

7. If you have chosen the Multimonitor option, choose which
device is to be Display_1, and which is to be Display_2.

8. Click OK >Yes to restart your computer.

9. Upon restart the displays will be configured for you.

10. You can reconfigure the displays from the Display Properties
> Settings control panel (see “Extended Desktop Monitor

Arrangement” on page 3 - 10).

Advanced Controls

3 - 14 Attaching a Monitor (CRT)

3

Attaching a Monitor (CRT)

If you prefer to use a external monitor (CRT), you may change the
vertical refresh rate from the following control panel:

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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 lighting, the screen
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 - 6

Monitor

Properties

Advanced Controls

Power Management Features 3 - 15

3

Power Management Features

The system supports various ACPI-compliant power management
features. Power management conserves power by controlling indi­vidual components of the computer (the monitor and hard disk drive)
or the whole system.

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 2000 and Windows XP (see sidebar note).

Using some form of power management greatly increases the
life-span of the LCD.

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Operating System

Power Management

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.
(Note: All pictures used
on the following pages
are from the Windows
XP OS).

Advanced Controls

3 - 16 Enabling Power Options

3

Enabling Power Options

The Power Options are enabled through the control panel in your
Windows system. With other operating systems you may also have
power management available, so check your documentation.

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

Figure 3 - 7

Power Options

Control Panel

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Options 3 - 17

3

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 Schemes

Advanced Controls

3 - 18 Enabling Power Options

3

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 Power Options con-
trol panel).

Figure 3 - 9

Enable

Hibernation

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Options 3 - 19

3

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown

“Hibernate Mode” and “Shutdown” are the same in that the system
is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on. The main
difference between is:
When you come back from hibernation, you can return to where you
last left off (what was on your desktop) without reopening the appli­cation(s) and file(s) you last used. You can use either method de­pending on your needs.

Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode

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.

Advanced Controls

3 - 20 Enabling Power Options

3

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

Figure 3 - 10

Advanced Power

Options

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Options 3 - 21

3

Resuming From Power Saving Modes

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 Hibernate Mode you
will need to press the power button.

Advanced Controls

3-22

3

Drivers & Utilities

Overview 4 - 1

4

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. The fol­lowing operating systems are covered.

•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 addition, all file exten­sions can be seen (“Navigate (Browse...) to

D:” on page 4 - 2).

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 2 What To Install

4

What To Install

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

necessary for the proper operation of the LCD
PC. The following table 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. Audio

2. Video

3. LAN

4. Modem

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

drivers are installed in the order indicated
above.

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Navigate (Browse...) to D:

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

(Browse) to D:

In this case D: is the drive specified for your 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 drive C: and the other as
D: In this case the CD device may be designat­ed as drive E: - Please make sure you are actu­ally navigating to the correct drive letter for the
CD device.

When you click the Browse (button) after click­ing Run in the Start menu you will see the
“Look in:” dialog box at the top of the Browse
window. Click the scroll button to navigate to My
Computer to display the devices and drive let­ters.

Drivers & Utilities

Installation Procedure 4 - 3

4

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 cases 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.

Version Conflict Message

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

Installation Procedure

Feature Win 2000 Win XP

Audio 4 - 4 4 - 7

Video 4 - 5 4 - 8

LAN 4 - 5 4 - 8

Modem 4 - 5 4 - 8

Wireless LAN 4 - 6 4 - 9

USB 2.0 4 - 6 4 - 9

Table 4 - 1

Installation Procedure

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 4 Windows 2000 Professional

4

Windows 2000 Professional

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

sional.

Audio (Win2000)

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

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

3. When the Setup screen appears press
Next (Click Ye s if asked if you want to
continue at any time).

4. Click Finish to restart Windows when the
InstallShield Wizard Complete window
appears.

5. You will see the Sound Effect Manager
appear in the taskbar alongside the date.

6. Go to the Sounds and Multimedia con­trol panel (Start Menu and point to Set-
tings and click Control Panel then
double-click the Sounds and Multime-
dia icon).

7. Click the Audio tab.

8. Click Advanced in the Sound playback
Menu.

9. Under Speaker setup, select 5.1 Sur-
round Sound Speakers from the pull­down menu and click OK > OK to close.

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Service Pack 2

Make sure that you have installed Windows
2000 Service Pack 2.

Drivers & Utilities

Windows 2000 Professional 4 - 5

4

Video (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv-
ers\Video\Win2KXP\Setup.exe and
click OK.

3. To continue click Next > Next > Next >
Next.

4. Click Finish to restart Windows when the
Setup Complete window appears.

LAN (Win2000)

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

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

3. To continue click Next.

4. Click Finish.

5. The network adapter is now ready for
configuration.

Modem (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv-
ers\Modem\WIN2000\Setup.exe and
click OK (Click Ye s if asked if you want
to continue).

3. Click Ye s again if asked if you want to
continue installation.

4. The 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 appropriate for you. (Control Panel>Modem
Settings (icon) > Country\Area).

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 6 Windows 2000 Professional

4

Wireless LAN (Win2000)

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

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

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

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

USB 2.0 (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv-
ers\USB2.0\WIN2000\USB20.EXE and
click OK.

3. Click Ye s to continue.

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

Drivers & Utilities

Windows XP 4 - 7

4

Windows XP

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

Audio (WinXP)

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

4. Click Finish to restart Windows when the
InstallShield Wizard Complete window
appears.

5. You will see the Sound Effect Manager
appear in the taskbar alongside the date.

6. Go to the Sounds and Audio Devices
control panel (Start Menu and point to
Settings and click Control Panel then
double-click the Sounds and Audio
Devices icon).

Note: If you are in the Category View, choose

Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices >
Sounds and Audio Devices.

7. Click the Audio tab.

8. Click Advanced in the Sound playback
Menu.

9. Under Speaker setup, select 5.1 sur-
round sound speakers from the pull­down menu and click OK > OK to close.

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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 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.

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 8 Windows XP

4

Video (WinXP)

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

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv-
ers\Video\Win2KXP\Setup.exe and
click OK.

3. When the Welcome window appears,
press Next > Next > Next > Next.

4. Click Finish to restart Windows when the
Setup Complete window appears.

LAN (WinXP)

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

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

3. When the Welcome window appears,
press Next to continue.

4. Click Finish.

5. The network adapter is now ready for
configuration.

Modem (WinXP)

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

2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv-
ers\Modem\WINXP\Setup.exe and
click OK (Click Continue Anyway if
asked if you want to continue at any
time).

3. When the Found New Hardware Wizard
appears, click “Install from a list or spe-

cific location (Advanced)” then click
Next.

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

5. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv­ers\Modem\WINXP and click OK, then

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

6. Click Finish and close the open win­dows.

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

Drivers & Utilities

Windows XP 4 - 9

4

Wireless LAN (WinXP)

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

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

3. Click Next > Next > Yes.

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

USB 2.0 (WinXP)

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

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

ers\USB2.0\WINXP\QFE\EN\Q312370
_WXP_SP1_X86_ENU.EXE and click
OK.

3. Click Next to continue.

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

5. If you can see the My Computer icon on
your desktop (if you cannot see the My
Computer icon go to step 6) click on it
once to select it, then right-click it to
make the sub-menu appear and scroll
down to Properties (go to step 7).

6. If you cannot see the My Computer icon
the click Start (menu), then point to (but
don’t click just highlight it) My Com-
puter. Right-click it to make the sub­menu appear and scroll down to Proper-
ties (go to step 7).

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

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Modem Country Selection

Be sure to check if the modem country selection
is appropriate for you. (Control Panel >Modem
Settings (icon) > Country\Area).

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 10 Windows XP

4

8. Click “+” next to Other Devices (if its
sub-items are not shown).

9. Double-click Universal Serial Bus

(USB) Controller and click Reinstall
Driver (button).

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

cific location (Advanced)” then click
Next.

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

12. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Driv­ers\USB2.0\WinXP and click OK, then

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

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

14. Your USB is now ready for use. .

BIOS Utilities

Overview 5 - 1

5

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 general 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

5

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 most 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 (Win2k, WinXP
= Win2k/WinXP).

Embedded

Share

Memory

5 - 11

Specify’s the amount of total memory to be
allocated to video memory.

Boot Menu 5 - 15

Specify’s 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

5

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.

BIOS Utilities

5-4POST Screen

5

POST Screen

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Post Screen

1.BIOS information

2.CPU type

3.Memory status

4.HDD identification
notice

5.Enter Setup prompt

appears only during
POST

Figure 5 - 1

POST (Sample)

Screen

Phoenix Bios 4.0 Release 6.0
Copyright 1985 - 2001 Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
L287S 1.06 - A2

CPU = Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
639K System RAM Passed
221M Extended RAM Passed
256K Cache SRAM Passed
System BIOS shadowed
Fixed Disk 0: ST340016A
ATAPI CD-ROM: CD-224E
System Configuration Data updated

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

5

3

2

1

4

BIOS Utilities

POST Screen 5 - 5

5

Failing the POST

Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories,
“fatal” and “non-fatal”.

Fatal Errors

These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something
seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to your service
representative or authorized service center as soon as possible.

Non-Fatal Errors

This kind of error still allows you to boot. You will get a message
identifying the problem (make a note of this message!) followed by
the prompt:

• Press <F1> to resume,

• <F2> to enter Setup

Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue. It may work, without
the correct configuration.
Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem. If
you still get an error message after you change the setting, or if the
“cure” seems even worse, call for help.

BIOS Utilities

5-6POST Screen

5

Choosing the Boot Device Before OS Startup

The system supports booting from FDD, HDD, CD or LAN. When
there is a need, you can ignore the boot sequence preset in the Boot
Menu and choose to directly boot from the device you need by fol­lowing the instructions in the sidebar:

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Boot Agent

Press and hold Shift
F10 to enter the Boot

Menu immediately af­ter you start the sys­tem.

Use

K&L to highlight

your preference and
press <Space> to
change the value (see

“Boot Menu” on
page 5 - 15).

Press <F4> to save
and quit, or press
<Esc> to quit without
saving.

Figure 5 - 2

Boot Agent Menu

Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C)/RTL8130 Boot Agent

Configuration Menu v2.11

Network Boot Protocol PXE
Boot Order Int 19h
Show Config Message Enable
Show Message Time 3 Seconds

RPL

Always boot network first, then local devices

<Esc> <Space> <Enter> <F4>
Quit Change Value Next Option Save/Quit

BIOS Utilities

The Setup Program 5 - 7

5

The Setup Program

The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself
and manage basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration).

Entering Setup

To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST.
The prompt (“Press F2 to Enter Setup”) seen in Figure 5 - 1 is usu­ally present for a few seconds after you turn on the system. If you get
a “Keyboard Error” (usually because you pressed F2 too quickly)
just press F2 again.

If the computer is already on, reboot using the Ctrl + Alt + Delete
combination and then hold down F2 when prompted. Setup’s main
menu will appear.

Setup Screens

The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the
Setup. The Setup interface looks like a “windows” screen:

Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five (5) menu head­ings. When you select a heading, a new screen appears. Scroll
through the features listed on each screen to make changes to Setup.

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Setup Screens

Instructions on how to
navigate each screen
are in the box at the
bottom of the screen.
For help, press F1 to
call up a General Help
screen, and use the ar­row keys to scroll up or
down the page.
The “Item Specific
Help” on the right side
of each screen ex­plains the highlighted
item and its options. If
you see an arrow (

X)

next to an item, press
Enter to go to a sub­menu on that subject.
The sub-menu screen
which appears has a
similar layout but the
Enter key may execute
a command.

BIOS Utilities

5-8Main Menu

5

Main Menu

Figure 5 - 3

Main Menu

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.

System Time [22:01:05]

System Date [08/05/2002]

Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3

1

/

2

"]

Primary Master ST340016A-(PM)
Secondary Master CD-224E-(SM)

System Memory: 640 KB
Extended Memory 221 MB

Main

22

BIOS Utilities

Main Menu 5 - 9

5

System Time & Date (Main Menu)

The hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.e., ØØ = midnight; 13 =
1 pm). If you can change the date and time settings in your operating
system, you will also change these settings. Some applications may
also alter data files to reflect these changes.

Legacy Diskette A: (Main Menu)

This control “enables” the floppy disk drive.

Primary Master (Main Menu)

Information on the main IDE HDD which fits into the computer’s
HDD bay.

Secondary Master (Main Menu)

Information on the secondary IDE device, usually your CD device.

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Switching Hard Disks

Every time you install a
different hard disk in the
computer, it should be
(re)configured, unless
Auto is selected.

The Auto feature may
provide a different set of
parameters for the same
hard disk at different
times. However, it
should be reconfigured
with the same parame­ters you got the first
time. If you use a differ­ent set of parameters, it
may be impossible for
you to read any data on
the hard disk.

BIOS Utilities

5 - 10 Advanced Menu

5

Advanced Menu

Installed O/S (Advanced Menu)

This setting tells the computer what kind of operating system you’re
using: Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Win2k/WinXP), Windows

Me (WinMe), and non Plug'n'Play OS’s (Other). If you are install-
ing a new OS then be sure you select the appropriate setting for
your OS.

Figure 5 - 4

Advanced Menu

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Item Specific Help

Select the operating
system installed
on your system which
you will use most
commonly.

Note: An incorrect
setting can cause
some operating
systems to display
unexpected behavior.

Note: WinME can not
support USB 2.0.

Installed O/S [Win2k/winXP]

Large Disk Access Mode: [DOS]

Chipset Information Menu

I/O Device Configuration

USB BIOS Legacy Support: [Disabled]

Embedded Share Memory [32MB]

Advanced

Win2k/WinXP

BIOS Utilities

Advanced Menu 5 - 11

5

Large Disk Access Mode: (Advanced Menu)

Select 'Other' if you are using systems such as Novell, UNIX etc.
And select 'DOS' (default) if you are using Windows.

USB BIOS Legacy Support: (Advanced Menu)
Choose “Enabled” if you intend to use USB devices in systems
which do not normally support USB functionality (e.g. DOS). The
default setting is “Disabled” and does not need to be changed if you
intend to use your USB devices in Windows.

Embedded Share Memory (Advanced Menu)

This item tells the computer how much system memory can be
shared to become available as video memory. By default, the video
memory is set to 32MB. You may also set it to 64MB (maximum).
Bear in mind that the more overall memory is used as video memory,
the less is available as system memory. This memory is allocated
from your system memory e.g. if you computer has 128MB of mem­ory (RAM), then 32MB will be allocated to video leaving the system
with 96MB of RAM.

BIOS Utilities

5 - 12 Advanced Menu

5

I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu)

The sub-menu under this line includes options to configure the Par­allel (Printer) port, Serial (Mouse) port A, and Floppy disk con­troller. These can be left to the default settings, however you may

wish to use certain devices (e.g. a printer) which require settings to
be adjusted accordingly. Check the documentation for any such de­vices to see what settings are required.

BIOS Utilities

Security Menu 5 - 13

5

Security Menu

Security Menu

The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility it­self, and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it
on. These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords
which will be set in your software OS.

Figure 5 - 5

Security Menu

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password
controls access to the
setup utility.

Security

Supervisor Password Is: Clear
User Password Is: Clear

Set Supervisor Password [E

E

nter]

Set User Password [Enter]

Password on boot: [Disabled]
Boot Virus Detection [Disabled]