Gericom 2XC, 2200C User Manual

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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.
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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:
- 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
Do not leave it in a place where
fields.
Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on.
foreign matter or moisture may affect the system.
Do not turn off the power until you properly shutdown all programs.
Do not place the computer on an
Do not place the computer on any
unstable surface.
Don’t use or store the computer in a humid environment.
surface which will block the vents.
Do not disassemble the computer by yourself.
Do not place anything heavy on the
When traveling by air, follow the
computer.
If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer, unplug the cord.
airline’s instructions for in-flight use.
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 place heavy objects on the power cord.
Do not use the power cord if it is broken.
Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or any metal objects.
Keep the battery away from
Affix tape to the battery contacts
metal appliances.
Handling Peripheral Devices
Use only approved brands of peripheral devices.
before diposing of the battery.
Unplug the power cord before attaching any peripheral devices.
Other reminders
Do not throw the computer or accessories into a fire.
Remember to periodically save your data. Data may be lost if the bat­tery is depleted.
Do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks.
Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long peri­ods of time.
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
S peaker-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
Startup 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
St artup 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
Getting to know your computer

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.
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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.
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3
4
2
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
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5
figure 1-1
Pack (installed inside the com­puter)
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Getting to know your computer

Top 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.
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1. Cover latch
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Top View 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
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3
4
2
5
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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

1
Note
After turning the computer off wait at least 5 seconds before turning it on again.
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).
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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
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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.
Getting to know your computer

Right Side View

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

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
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3
2
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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.
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.
security lock cable
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security lock
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Rear View

1 2
1. DC-in jack
2.PS/2 type port
3. Parallel port
4. Vent

DC-in Jack

Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your notebook.
3
4
5.External monitor (CRT) port
6. Dual USB ports
1
6
5
7. TV out
8. IEEE 1394 port
9. LAN/Phone jack
7 8
9
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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.

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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Warning
To prevent your
computer from
overheating,
make sure noth-
ing blocks the vent while the
computer is in
use.

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

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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.
Getting to know your computer

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

Left Side V iew

1 2
3
1. Microphone-in jack
2. Speaker-out jack
3. Audio volume control

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
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4
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4. PC card slot
5. Infrared port
6. Floppy disk drive
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Refer to Chapter 6 for installation instructions and settings.
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.
Getting to know your computer

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 stan-
1
dard) 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

1
2
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1. RAM Cover 2. Battery Cover

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.
Getting to know your computer

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.
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Note
Because periph­eral devices are constantly being improved the information in these tables is subject to change.
– Other: Printers, scanners, PDAs, digital cameras, game controllers, key-
boards.
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Notes:

Chapter 2. Using the Computer

Your notebook computer can be used almost anywhere, in the home, office, or
Using the computer
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 de-
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pending 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
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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
2
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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Turning on the Computer

Now you are ready to begin using your new notebook computer. To turn it on
Using the computer
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.)
Power button
2
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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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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 depleted.
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LED Status Indicators

Once your computer is on and in use, the
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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 com-
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Warning
Before removing the HDD, please check with your dealer to find out if this will VOID your warranty.
puter. 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)
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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).
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C
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1. HDD
2. HDD tab
3. HDD connector
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Inserting the HDD

(with no HDD currently installed)
2
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.
2
3
1
4
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1. HDD
2. HDD tab
figure 2-9
3. HDD connector
4. HDD socket on mainboard.

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)

The computer is equipped with a fixed 1.44 MB, 3.5” floppy disk drive module.
Using the computer
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.
2
figure 2-10
Eject button
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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
2
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.
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.
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figure 2-11
1. Disc tray
2. Busy indicator
4
1
2
DVD tray
3
3. Open button
4. Emergency eject hole
3
CD tray
2
4

Handling CDs or DVDs

Proper handling of your CDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please
Using the computer
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
2
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.
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1. Eject button
2. PC card partially
inserted in slot
1
2
figure 2-12

PC Card Problem in Windows 98

Using the computer
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
2
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.
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Hot Keys

The computer provides you
2
with two sets of hot keys: three hot-key buttons on the com­puter and the function key combinations on the keyboard.
figure 2-13

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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.xobliam-eehtetavitcA
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.resworbtenretniehtetavitcA
rof,noitacilppadeificeps-resuehtetavitcA
.lecxErodroWtfosorciMeht,elpmaxe
table 2-3
Programming the Hot Keys
After installing the hot key driver, you may have to configure or change the
Using the computer
driver settings. To configure the driver, right click the Hot key driver icon on the task bar and the following menu will appear.
Hot-key Driver Menu
To program the user-defined hot key, you must configure “Application 1.”
To configure and specify an application for Application 1, you must:
2
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.
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2

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.
syeK noitpircseD
csE+nFetatsemuser/dnepsusneewtebelggoT 3F+nFyalpsidDCLdnapxE 5F+nFffo/nooiduanruT
6F+nFTRCdnaDCL/DCL/TRCneewtebelggoT
9F+nFssenthgirbDCLesaerceD
01F+nFssenthgirbDCLesaercnI
table 2-4
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figure 2-14

The Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input.
Using the computer
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.
2
figure 2-15
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Notes:

Chapter 3. Power and Battery Information

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)

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.
3
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.
Note
Information on setting the APM options can be found in Chapter 5, Power Menu.
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Conserving power through individual components:
3
Note
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
To learn more about power management settings in the SCU, refer to Chapter 5, Power Menu.
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
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A: Standby
Standby saves the least amount of power, but takes the shortest time to return
Power and Battery Information
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
3
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
3
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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Creating a partition on your hard drive

Power and Battery Information
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.
table 3-1
Warning
If you increase the system memory to a value larger than your parti­tion you must repartition the HDD.
Note
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.
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Battery Information

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

New Battery:

3
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.
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How do I fully charge the battery ?
When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light stops flashing.
How do I maintain the battery ?
Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
Power and Battery Information

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
3
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.
3
1
2
figure 3-1
1
3 - 8
1. screw holes
2. battery cover
3. battery connector socket
4. battery connector
5. battery
4
5
figure 3-2

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
Upgrading the Computer
- 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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Warning
Before removing the HDD, please check with your dealer to find out if this will VOID
4
your warranty.

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.
Connector board
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7) Hold the HDD firmly in place with two screws on each side.
HDD case
HDD
figure 4-1
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).
Upgrading the Computer
4
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Upgrading the Memory

4
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.
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:
1knaB
2knaB
rewoP eziSlatoT
)tib46( BM23ytpme BM23BM23BM46 BM46ytpmeBM46 BM46BM46BM821
BM821ytpmeBM821 BM821BM821BM652
)tib46(
BM23
V3.3
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BM652ytpmeBM652 BM652BM652BM215
table 4-1
The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
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.
Upgrading the Computer
– 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.
4
1
figure 4-2
1. RAM cover
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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).
2
4
1. memory module
2. memory socket
3. latches
6) The module will pop up.
7) Remove the memory module as shown (figure 4-4).
3 3
1
figure 4-3
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figure 4-4

B: Installing a Memory Module

Upgrading the Computer
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).
2
1
figure 4-5
1. memory connectors
2. memory socket
Note
Make sure the memory connec­tors go into the memory socket when you are installing the memory modules.
4
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.
figure 4-7
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Step C is only necessary if your new memory module is a differ­ent type than your previous one.
4
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.

C: Setting the SW6 Jumper Switch

1) Turn off the computer.
Note
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).
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1
figure 4-8
figure 4-9
1. SW6 jumper switch
4) Locate the SW6 jumper switch (figure 4-9) or (figure 4-10).
5) Set the SW6 jumper switch accord­ing to table 4-2.
SW6 Jumper Switch Settings
UPC MARDS 1-6WS 2-6WS 3-6WS 4-6WS 5-6WS 6-6WS
66331-CPFFOFFOFFOFFONONO
1
1. SW6 jumper switch
Upgrading the Computer
4
figure 4-10
66001-CPFFOFFOFFOFFONOFFO
001001-CPNOFFOFFOFFONOFFO 001331-CPNOFFONOFFONOFFO 331331-CPNONONOFFONOFFO
6) Reinstall the keyboard.
table 4-2
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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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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
BIOS Utilities
5
- Power Menu
- Exit Menu
– SCU Screen samples
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Power On Self Test (POST)

5
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
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INITIALIZING BOOT CD-ROM - CD-224E INITIALIZING 2nd ATAPI - None

POST Message: Error Detected

BIOS Utilities
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
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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)

5
Here is a list of the system settings which may be changed within the SCU.
table 5-1
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stnenopmoC
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tixE
.ofnInoisreV
edoMVT,taepeRdraobyeK
yrettaBelbanE,yalpsiD,eciveDtooB,tooBtsaF,emiTdnaetaD
,peeBnOrewoPelbanE,edoMdnapxeDCLelbanE,peeBwoL
latigidFIDP/SelbanE,ogolMEOyalpsiD,troppuSSOPNPelbanE
.drowssaPUCS,drowssaPtooB,tuptuo
,kcolmuNdraobyeK,troPesuoM2/SP,troPTPL,stroPMOC
,gnivaSrewoPmuideM,gnivaSrewoPwoL,gnivaSrewoPelbanE
,remiTemuseR,slortnoCdnepsuS,ezimotsuC,gnivaSrewoPhgiH
.dnepsuSwoLyrettaBelbanE,emuseRgniRMEDOMelbanE
,sgnitteSerotseR,sgnitteStluafeD,)evaSoN(tixE,tixEdnaevaS
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Initiating the System Configuration Utility

The System Configuration Utility (SCU) can be accessed by pressing the Ctrl,
BIOS Utilities
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.
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.
5
Notebook screen as it appears when you enter the SCU.
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Working with the Menu Bar

Use these keys to begin working in the SCU.
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tlA.rabunemehtsthgilhgiH
(worratfeL ç)
5
(worrathgiR è)
sretteldethgilhgiH nottubesuomtfeL
(worranwoD ê)
rabecapS
retnE
nottubesuomthgiR
csE
.noitporabunemastceleS
.noitporabunemehtsnepO
.noitcatnerrucslecnaC
table 5-2
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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.
syeK noitcA
BIOS Utilities
You move about the pull-down menu
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(sworrapU/nwoD ê () é).dleifafoeulavehtsegnahC
with these keys:
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:esoohcotuoyswollA
retnE
csE.neercstnerrucehtstiuQ
.segnahcynaevasot>KO<
.segnahcynaerongiot>lecnaC<
table 5-3
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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(sworrapU/nwoD ê () é)
sretteldethgilhgiH
.metiunemnwodllupastceleS
5
table 5-4
retnE
csE
(A ü .delbanesinoitcnufehtsetacidni)
.segnahceht
.noitcnufdeificepsehtselbasiD/selbanE
sevasdnaunemnwodllupehtsesolC
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System Configuration Utility Options

5

Startup Menu

Note
Sample screens of the various SCU options are shown on pages 19 to 21.
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emiT
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dnoceS/etuniM/ruoH
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elbasiD.tooBtsaFehtelbasiD
CksiDdraH
MOR-DC
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AetteksiD
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niatrecgnippiksybmetsys
.stsetcitsongaid
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.evirdtoobeht
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table 5-5a
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CksiDdraH
tooBdr3
eciveD
MOR-DC
evirD
AetteksiD
.evirdtoobeht
rofeciohcdr3smetsysehtyficepS
Startup Menu (continued)
metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF
BIOS Utilities
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yalpsiD
elbanE
woLyrettaB
peeB
DCLelbanE
edoMdnapxE
elbanE
nOrewoP
peeB
TRC.rotinomlanretxenaetavitcA
TRC+DCL
elbanE
elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD
elbanE
elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD
elbanEpeeBnOrewoPelbanE
elbasiDpeeBnOrewoPelbasiD
ehtdnaDCLehthtobetavitcA
.TRC
lliwspeebgninrawfoseiresA
sirewopyrettabehtnehwdnuos
.wol
eritneehtllifotyalpsidehthctertS
.lenapDCLehtfoneercs
5
PNPelbanE
troppuSSO
elbanEtroppuSSOPNPelbanE
elbasiDtroppuSSOPNPelbasiD
table 5-5b
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Startup Menu (continued)
metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF
5
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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MEOyalpsiD
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elbanE
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tuptuo
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drowssaP
elbanE.tuptuolatigidFIDP/SelbanE
elbasiD.tuptuolatigidFIDP/SelbasiD
nO-rewoPdloretnE
drowssaP
nO-rewoPwenretnE
drowssaP
nO-rewoPwenyfireV
drowssaP
-rewoPotdrowssaPelbanE
nO
.metsys
ehtyalpsidoterutaefehtelbanE
.toobmetsysgnirudogolMEO
ehtyalpsidoterutaefehtelbasiD
.toobmetsysgnirudogolMEO
ehtgnitoobrofdrowssapateS
aretneohwsresuylnO.retupmoc
ehttoobnacdrowssaptcerroc
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table 5-5c
drowssaPpU-teSdloretnE
ehtgniyfidomrofdrowssapateS
UCS
drowssaP
drowssaPpU-teSwenretnE
drowssaPpU-teSwenyfireV
pU-teSotdrowssaPelbanE
.UCS
ehtretneohwsresuylnO.UCS
ehtegnahcnacdrowssaptcerroc

Memory Menu

metI snoitpO/sgnitteS noitcnuF
BIOS Utilities
BM8
derahSAGV
yromeM
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.
BM61
ezisyromemderahsAGVehttceleS
BM23 BM46
table 5-6
5
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User’s Guide

Disks Menu

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF
5
sevirDetteksiDAevirD
sgnitteSEDI
enoN
BM44.1
delbanEevirD
DDHyramirP
edoM
-DVD/MOR-DC
MOR
AMDUEDI
001/66/33
noitcnuF
rotceSelpitluM
edoMOIP
delbanEevirD
edoMOIP
elbanE
elbasiD
.sgnittes
rofepytevirdehtyficepS
.Aevirdetteksideht
EDIdecnahneelbanE
EDIelbasiDroelbanE
001/66/33-AMDartlU
.noitcnuf)001/66/33-ATA(
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elbanE
O/ItiB23EDI
elbasiD
table 5-7
tib-23elbasiDroelbanE
neewtebsnoitacinummoc
.rellortnocEDIdnaUPC

Components Menu

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF
BIOS Utilities
enoN
O/IBMOC
sgnittes
4QRI,8F3,1MOC 3QRI,8F2,2MOC
01QRI,8E3,3MOC 11QRI,8E2,4MOC
&3MOC(.noitarugifnocBMOCehtyficepS
.)SOPnP-nondnaedomSODrofylno4MOC
5
)05561(lamroN
stroPMOC
gnittesedoM
BMOCrof
gnittesAMD
RITSAFrof
)RISPH(ADrI
RIKSA
RITSAF
0AMD
1AMD
3AMD
.erawdrahBMOCehtenifeD
.noitarugifnocAMDRItsaFehtyficepS
table 5-8a
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User’s Guide
Components Menu (cont’d)
5
metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF
enoN
,873rddA,1TPL
troP
sserddA
7QRI
,872rddA,2TPL
5QRI
,CB3rddA,3TPL
7QRI
.noitarugifnoctropTPLehtyficepS
)scinortneC(TAdradnatS
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table 5-8b
troPTPL
2/SP
troPesuoM
troP
noitinifeD
gnittesAMD
PCErof
edom
epyTPPE
elbanE
elbasiD
1AMD
3AMD
7.1PPE
9.1PPE
.esuom2/SP
)2/SP(lanoitcerid-iB
)PPE(lellaraPdecnahcnE
)PCE(seitilibapaCdednetxE
.noitarugifnocAMDPCEehtyficepS
.epytPPEehtyficepS
lanretxenarodapkcarts'metsysehtelbanE
nafiesuom2/SProdapkcartehtelbasiD
.tropAMOCotdetcennocsiesuomlanretxe
Components Menu (cont’d)
metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF
BIOS Utilities
draobyeK
kcolmuN
taepeRyeK
etaR
draobyeK
taepeR
yaleDyeK
elbanE
.emittoobmetsys
elbasiD
spc2 spc6
spc01
.desserpelihwstaeperyek
spc51
spc02 spc03
ces4/1 ces2/1
ces4/3
ces1
tafforonosikcoLmuNrehtehwyficepS
ahcihwta)dnocesrepsretcarahc(etarehT
ssaplliwtaht)sdnoces(emitfotnuomaehT
.taeperotstratsyekdesserparetfa
5
edoMVT
sedoMVT
noitceleS
CSTN
.troptuo-VTehthtiwesu
LAP
otdnetniuoydradnatsnoisiveletehttceleS
table 5-8c
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User’s Guide

Power Menu

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF
elbanE
gnivaSrewoPelbanE
elbasiD
.serutaefgnivasrewopllaelbasiD/elbanE
5
elbanE
gnivaSrewoPwoL
elbasiD
rewoPmuideM
gnivaS
gnivaSrewoPhgiH
ezimotsuC
ksiD
elbanE
elbasiD
elbanE
elbasiD
ceS5
ceS01 ceS02 ceS03
ybdnatS
niM1 niM5
.efilyrettab
.dessecca
.efilyrettabtsetrohseht
.efilyrettabtsegnoleht
dnaecnamrofrepmumixamnistlusergnittessihT
dnaecnamrofrepetaredomnistlusergnittessihT
dnaecnamrofrepmuminimnistlusergnittessihT
tonsitifiedomybdnatsretnelliwksiddrahehT
ksiddraH.doirepdeificepsehtnihtiwdessecca
sievirdksidehtnehwderotsereblliwrewop
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niM01
nOsyawlA
table 5-9a
Power menu (cont’d)
metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF
slortnoCdnepsuS
BIOS Utilities
*
rewoP ffO/nO
rewoP
nottuB
*noitcnuF
dnepsuS
epyT
/dnepsuS
emuseR
otdnepsuS
ksiD
derewoP
no
dnepsuS
.fforono
.UCSehtni
.tnemeganam
metsysehtnrutotdesusinottubrewopehT
The power button
nahteromrofnottubrewopehtsserpuoyfI
ehtretnelliwretupmocehtsdnocesruof
rewopehtsserpuoyfI.etats**ffolacinahcem
retupmocehtsdnocesruofnahtsselrofnottub
deificepsevahuoyepytdnepsusehtretnelliw
acts as a sus­pend/resume button for switch­ing the system between a work­ing state and the suspend mode.
rewoprofedomdnepsusehtyficepS
5
mralA
emuseR
remiTemuseR
elbanE
elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD
emuseR
etuniM/ruoH/yaD/htnoM
.)etunimdnaruoh,yad,htnom(
dnepsusderugifnocehtmorfsemusermetsyS
.seripxeremitmralaemuserehtnehwedom
**
emitdeificepsehttaemuserlliwmetsysehT
In the mechani­cal-off state the system can only
edomSOProRTSmorfmetsysehtemuseR
gniRMEDOMelbanE
emuseR
elbanE
.)trop
hcihw(detcetedsignirmedomanehw
lairesehtotdetcennocebdluohsmedom
resume from suspend mode by pressing the power button.
elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD
ksidotmetsysehtdnepsusyllacitamotuA
woLyrettaBelbanE
dnepsuS
elbanE
elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD
.noitidnocyrettabwolanopu
table 5-9b
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User’s Guide

Exit Menu

metI noitcnuF
tixEdnaevaS.metsysehttooberdnasgnittestnerrucehtevaS
)evaSoN(tixE.segnahcynagnivastuohtiwtixE
5
tluafeD
.)MORnidnuofsenolanigiroeht(sgnittestluafedehterotseR
sgnitteS
erotseR
.senosuoiverpehtotputestnerrucehterotseR
sgnitteS
ofnInoisreV.noitamrofninoisrevSOIBtnerrucehtwohS
table 5-10
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SCU Screen samples

Startup Screen

Memory Screen

BIOS Utilities
5
5 - 19
User’s Guide
5

Disks Screen

Components Screen

5 - 20

Power Screen

Exit Screen

BIOS Utilities
5
5 - 21
Notes:

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
Driver and OS installation
– 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
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