TDZ 2000 GL2/ExtremeZ GL2
System Setup
November 1998
DHA028420
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Notice
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in, or implied by, this document or its contents shall be considered or deemed a modification or amendment of such warranties.
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FCC/DOC Compliance
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 when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, it 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, try to correct the interference as follows: reorient or relocate the affected device; increase the separation between this equipment
and the affected device; connect this equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the circuit to which the affected device is connected;
consult a dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil
numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Règlement sur le materiél brouilleur du Canada.
Warnings
The service and upgrade instructions should be performed by qualified personnel only. Qualified personel do not have to be Intergraph
service personnel. Those who are familiar with servicing computers can follow instructions in a manual to service equipment, and do so
without harm to themselves or damage to the equipment.
Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to open the equipment unless instructed. Do not use a tool for purposes other than
instructed.
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type as
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
There are no user serviceable parts within the power supply. In the event of failure, the power supply must be replaced by qualified service
personnel. Use Intergraph power supplies only.
To comply with FCC Class B limits, you must use shielded cables with this device.
Notes
This device is designed and manufactured to comply with approved safety standards for information processing and business equipment.
Read all operating instructions before using this device. Keep these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings on the device or
in the operating instructions.
Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................... ix
About This Document......................................................................................................... ix
Document Conventions....................................................................................................... ix
Finding Operating System Information ................................................................................ x
Finding System Hardware Information................................................................................. x
Learning About System Ergonomics.................................................................................... x
Customer Support............................................................................................................... xi
1 Setting Up the Hardware................................................................................................ 1
Handling the Base Unit........................................................................................................ 2
Opening and Closing the Door............................................................................................. 2
Unpacking the System ......................................................................................................... 3
Placing System Components................................................................................................ 4
Setting Up the System.......................................................................................................... 5
Installed Expansion Cards ................................................................................................... 7
Connecting Speakers and a Microphone............................................................................... 8
Connecting an External SCSI Device................................................................................... 8
Starting the System.............................................................................................................. 9
What’s Next?..................................................................................................................... 10
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Hardware and Software Support Services.............................................................. xi
World Wide Web.................................................................................................. xi
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service ......................................................................... xi
FAXLink..............................................................................................................xii
Telephone ............................................................................................................ xii
More Support Options.........................................................................................xiii
2 Setting Up the Software................................................................................................ 11
Preparing for System Software Setup................................................................................. 12
Starting Operating System Setup........................................................................................ 14
Finishing System Software Setup....................................................................................... 15
Creating a Repair Disk ......................................................................................... 16
Creating System Software Backup Diskettes......................................................... 16
What’s Next?..................................................................................................................... 17
3 Configuring the System................................................................................................. 19
Configuring the Video Display........................................................................................... 20
Resetting the Video Display Resolution................................................................ 20
Correcting Video Display Problems...................................................................... 21
Configuring Audio............................................................................................................. 22
Configuring Networking.................................................................................................... 22
Configuring a CD-Recorder Drive ..................................................................................... 23
Configuring a Tape Drive .................................................................................................. 23
Configuring a Zip or Jaz Drive .......................................................................................... 23
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Configuring a Modem........................................................................................................ 24
Configuring a PC Card Adapter ......................................................................................... 24
Changing Hard Disk Drive Letters (Windows NT)............................................................. 25
Changing Virtual Memory Settings (Windows NT) ........................................................... 25
Getting Operating System Updates..................................................................................... 26
4 Operating Notes ............................................................................................................ 27
System Power, Startup, and Shutdown ............................................................................... 28
Using the Standby Button..................................................................................... 28
System Power States............................................................................................. 29
Automatic Shutdown Utility (Windows NT)......................................................... 30
Starting and Shutting Down the System ............................................................... 32
Observing Operating Precautions....................................................................................... 33
Using the Keyboard ........................................................................................................... 33
Using the Mouse................................................................................................................ 35
Using the Floppy Disk Drive.............................................................................................. 35
Using the CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................................. 36
Using InterSite Programs................................................................................................... 36
Updating an Emergency Repair Disk or a Startup Diskette................................................. 37
Ensuring PC Card Support and Operation (Windows NT) .................................................. 38
Booting from an External SCSI Disk Drive........................................................................ 38
Using Hardware Security Features ..................................................................................... 39
Finding Serial and Model Numbers.................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the System .......................................................................................................... 40
5 Configuring the BIOS................................................................................................... 41
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 42
Standard CMOS Setup....................................................................................................... 43
Advanced CMOS Setup..................................................................................................... 44
Advanced Chipset Setup .................................................................................................... 48
Power Management Setup.................................................................................................. 52
PCI/Plug and Play Setup.................................................................................................... 55
Peripheral Setup ................................................................................................................ 57
Auto-Detect Hard Disks..................................................................................................... 59
Change Supervisor Password ............................................................................................. 59
Change User Password....................................................................................................... 59
Change Language Setting .................................................................................................. 59
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings ......................................................................... 59
Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings........................................................................ 60
Save Settings and Exit ....................................................................................................... 60
Exit Without Saving .......................................................................................................... 60
Updating the System BIOS ................................................................................................ 60
6 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 61
System Power.................................................................................................................... 62
System Boot....................................................................................................................... 62
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Sound ................................................................................................................................65
Video................................................................................................................................. 66
Miscellaneous Hardware.................................................................................................... 66
Network............................................................................................................................. 67
7 Reinstalling System Software ....................................................................................... 69
Before You Begin.............................................................................................................. 70
System Software Products.................................................................................................. 71
TDZ 2000 GL2 .................................................................................................... 71
ExtremeZ GL2..................................................................................................... 72
Installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0 ............................................................................ 73
Disabling Command Queuing .............................................................................. 74
Enabling Bus Mastering for IDE/ATAPI Devices................................................. 75
Installing the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Pro 16 Driver ..................................... 75
Installing Windows 95 or Windows 98............................................................................... 76
Installing the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Pro 16 Driver ..................................... 77
Installing Windows 95 or Windows 98 with an Installed Network Adapter........... 78
Enabling Bus Mastering for IDE/ATAPI Devices................................................. 78
Disabling the Active Desktop............................................................................... 79
Updating the Operating System.......................................................................................... 79
8 Using System Resources................................................................................................ 81
System Resources............................................................................................................... 82
ISA Bus Interrupt (IRQ) Assignments .................................................................. 82
Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channels.............................................................. 82
Input/Output (I/O) Addresses ............................................................................... 82
Memory Addresses............................................................................................... 84
Using System Resources.....................................................................................................85
PCI Devices....................................................................................................................... 86
Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) Form
Warranty Procedure
Repair Depot Address Labels
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Preface
TDZ 2000 GL2/ExtremeZ GL2 System Setup describes setting up and configuring your TDZ
2000 GL2 or ExtremeZ GL2 system for use. This document also provides information on
operating the system, troubleshooting, and reinstalling system software.
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NOTE If you have an ExtremeZ workstation, see the
ExtremeZ Customer Welcome Letter
ExtremeZ workstation.
provides step-by-step instructions for initial setup of an
About This Document
This document is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Hardware,” describes how to set up the system hardware.
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Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Software,” describes how to set up the operating system and
associated system software.
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Chapter 3, “Configuring the System,” describes how to configure the system for use.
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Chapter 4, “Operating Notes,” describes how to use essential system features and
provides other important basic information.
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Chapter 5, “Configuring the BIOS,” describes how to use BIOS Setup to configure the
system’s basic input/output system (BIOS).
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Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to resolve common system problems.
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Chapter 7, “Reinstalling System Software,” describes how to reinstall the operating
system and associated system software, if required.
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Chapter 8, “Using System Resources,” provides information on using system resources.
ExtremeZ Customer Welcome Letter
first. The
Document Conventions
Bold
Italic Variable values that you supply, or cross-references.
Monospace
SMALL CAPS Key names on the keyboard, such as D, ALT or F3; names of files and
Commands, words, or characters that you key in literally.
Output displayed on the screen.
directories. You can type filenames and directory names in the dialog
boxes or the command line in lowercase unless directed otherwise.
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CTRL+D Press a key while simultaneously pressing another key; for example, press
CTRL and D simultaneously.
Finding Operating System Information
For more detailed information on the operating system, see the printed and online Microsoft
documentation delivered with the system.
See the Late-Breaking News shipped with your system for important software and
documentation information not covered in this document.
Finding System Hardware Information
Detailed reference information for your new system is provided in the System Reference,
which covers subjects such as the following:
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Opening and closing the unit
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Precautions against electrostatic discharges
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Replacing and upgrading system components
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Installing expansion cards
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Power supply information
A System Board Manual is shipped with each system, and provides detailed information
about the following:
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System board layout and components
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External port and system board connectors
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Replacing and upgrading system board components
See the Late-Breaking News shipped with your system for important hardware and
documentation details not covered in this document.
Learning About System Ergonomics
Please read the Ergonomics Guide included with your Intergraph computer system. This
document provides valuable information on ways to minimize repetitive stress injuries for
people working with computers.
Customer Support
Intergraph Computer Systems offers an assortment of customer support options.
Hardware and Software Support Services
Intergraph Computer Systems provides a variety of hardware services for Intergraph and
third-party equipment. Services include warranty upgrades, repair depot service, on-site
hardware maintenance, system administration, and network consulting. Hardware
purchased from Intergraph Computer Systems includes a factory warranty ranging from 30
days to three years. A detailed warranty description is available on the World Wide Web;
see the Support pages at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.
Intergraph Computer Systems provides complimentary software support for 30 or 90 days
following shipment of a hardware or software product. This includes World Wide Web
access, Intergraph Bulletin Board Service access, FAXLink service, and telephone (Help
Desk) support. At the end of the complimentary support period, you may purchase other
levels of software support.
World Wide Web
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You can visit Intergraph Computer Systems on the World Wide Web at
http://www.intergraph.com/ics. On these pages, you can get news and product
information, technical support information, software updates and fixes, and more.
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service
On the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS), you can get technical support information,
software updates and fixes, and more.
To connect to the IBBS:
1. Set your system’s communications protocol for eight (8) data bits, no parity, one (1) stop
bit, and any baud rate up to 14,400.
2. Using a modem, call 1-256-730-8786. Outside the United States, call one of the mirror
sites listed on World Wide Web; see the software support pages at
http://www.intergraph.com.
3. At the login prompt, key in your user ID. If you have not connected before, key in new
to create a user ID.
4. Follow the menus to find what you need. The IBBS provides clear choices and online
help.
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If you have trouble connecting to or using the IBBS, call the Customer Response Center at
1-800-633-7248 (product entry IBBS) or leave a message for the IBBS System Operator at
1-256-730-1413.
FAXLink
To use the FAXLink:
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Telephone
To get customer support by telephone:
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Call 1-800-240-4300 for information on how to get technical support information using
the FAXLink.
Call 1-256-730-9000 to get documents (up to five per call).
In the United States, call 1-800-633-7248 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00
p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays).
Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.
Have the following information available when you call:
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Your service number, which identifies your site to Intergraph Computer Systems. You
use your service number for warranty or maintenance calls.
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Your Customer Personal Identification Number (CPIN). You get a CPIN the first time
you call the Customer Response Center; it is associated with your service number for
future call logging.
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The product’s name or model number.
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The product’s serial number. Software product serial numbers are included in the
product packaging. Hardware product serial numbers are on a sticker affixed to the
hardware product.
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Your name and telephone number.
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A brief description of the question or problem.
More Support Options
To get information on more customer support options:
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Visit the Support pages on the World Wide Web at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.
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For hardware support questions in the United States, call 1-800-763-0242.
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For software support questions in the United States, call 1-800-345-4856.
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Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.
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1 Setting Up the Hardware
Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up the hardware for your TDZ 2000 GL2 or
ExtremeZ GL2 workstation.
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NOTE If you have an ExtremeZ workstation, see the
ExtremeZ Customer Welcome Letter
ExtremeZ workstation.
Handling the Base Unit........................................................................................................ 2
Opening and Closing the Door............................................................................................. 2
Unpacking the System ......................................................................................................... 3
Placing System Components................................................................................................ 4
Setting Up the System.......................................................................................................... 5
Installed Expansion Cards ................................................................................................... 7
Connecting Speakers and a Microphone............................................................................... 8
Connecting an External SCSI Device................................................................................... 8
Starting the System.............................................................................................................. 9
What’s Next?..................................................................................................................... 10
provides step-by-step instructions for initial setup of an
ExtremeZ Customer Welcome Letter
first. The
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Handling the Base Unit
WARNING Do not use the bottom portion of the face panel or the lip at the top rear of the base
unit as a hand hold when moving the base unit. Equipment damage and personal
injury can result.
Do not lift
here!
Do not lift
here!
Opening and Closing the Door
Open the door on the system’s front panel to gain access to the Standby button, the floppy
disk drive, the CD-ROM drive, and any optional peripheral device installed in the external
device bay. You can use your system with the door open or closed. See the following figure
for more details.
To open and stow the door:
1. Grasp the lip at the bottom of the door and lift up until the door is even with the top of
the unit.
2. Push the door into the case until the door stops.
To close the door:
1. Grasp the door and pull it straight out of the case until it stops.
2. Lower the door until it stops and press gently until the door clicks into place.
Push back
Swing u p
Lift here
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Unpacking the System
CAUTION Carefully remove items from packaging. Do not drop items on a hard surface or damage
may result. You may need help to unpack and place heavy items.
Remove everything from the shipping cartons, then look for the following items:
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Workstation and power cord
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Keyboard and mouse
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Intergraph Computer Systems documentation
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Operating system software (CD-ROM and diskettes) and documentation
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Documentation for various peripheral devices
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A monitor with video cable, power cord, and documentation (if purchased from
Intergraph Computer Systems)
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NOTE If any of these items were not delivered, call the Customer Response Center immediately at
1-800-633-7248.
Save the packaging materials. If you need to return equipment for repair, it must be in its
original packaging for you to get warranty service.
If you have already unpacked and connected the peripherals to the system, review the rest of
this chapter and then go to Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Software.”
Placing System Components
CAUTION Do not use the bottom portion of the face panel or the lip at the top rear of the unit as a hand
hold when moving the system. Equipment damage and personal injury can result.
When placing the system’s components, remember these guidelines:
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Move and place the base unit and monitor carefully.
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Place the base unit in a location where air can circulate freely around it. The front and
back panels should each have at least a 3-inch clearance.
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Avoid exposing the system to high levels of dust, smoke, or moisture.
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Maintain a temperature range of 10 °C to 26 °C (50 °F to 80 °F); the optimum
operating temperature is 21 °C (70 °F).
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Maintain a humidity range from 20 percent to 80 percent (non-condensing); the
optimum humidity level is 50 percent.
CAUTION Do not move the system without first shutting down the system and turning off the power, or
damage to internal components may result.
Setting Up the System
Before you connect any cables to the back of the system, note the connector locations in the
following illustration.
AC power
connector
AC voltage switch
115/230 V
Mouse
Keyboard
USB
COM
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Parallel
Video out
Mic in
Line in
MIDI/game
Line out
See the System Reference for technical details on each port.
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To set up the system:
1. Arrange the system base unit, monitor, keyboard, and other peripherals in your
workspace.
2. Connect the cables from the various peripherals to the ports on the back of the system.
Connect the cable from this....
To the port labeled.... For this connector....
Mouse Mouse port
Keyboard
Modem, printer, or other device Serial (COM) port 1 or 2
1 2
Printer or other device
Universal Serial Bus device
Stereo speakers or headphones;
multimedia keyboard speaker
External stereo cassette or CD player;
radio or other audio device
Multimedia keyboard microphone,
Keyboard port
Parallel (LPT) port
Universal Serial Bus port
Line Out port on sound
card
Line In port on sound
card
Microphone port
separate microphone
Game joystick or MIDI device MIDI/Game port
Monitor
Video Out port on video
display adapter card
WARNING If you do not use cables supplied by Intergraph Computer Systems, you must use
shielded cables to prevent excessive electromagnetic interference (EMI). Intergraph
Computer Systems cables are designed to reduce the amount of EMI produced by the
system.
3. If the system includes a multimedia option, connect the speakers and microphone or the
multimedia keyboard to the audio card. See “Connecting Speakers and a Microphone”
in this chapter for details.
4. If the system includes an optional SCSI adapter card, connect any external SCSI devices
to the external SCSI port on this card. See “Connecting an External SCSI Device” in
this chapter for details.
5. Make sure that the AC voltage switch on the back panel of the base unit is set to the
proper line voltage for your location. If your location uses 115 volts, make sure the
number 115 is visible on the switch. If your location uses 230 volts, make sure the
number 230 is visible on the switch. See the previous figure.
WARNING If you do not set the AC voltage switch correctly, serious equipment damage may
result when you turn on power to the system.
6. Connect the power cords from the monitor, system, and any external optional
peripherals to receptacles on a grounded, three-prong AC wall outlet.
7. Open and stow the door on the front of the computer by doing the following:
−
Grasp the lip at the bottom of the door, pull forward slightly, and lift up until the
door is even with the top of the system
−
Push the door into the system until the door stops
Installed Expansion Cards
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Expansion cards are installed in the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI), and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion slots in
the base unit. If you purchased expansion cards from Intergraph Computer Systems, they are
installed in specific slots as follows.
Slot
Top AGP Video display adapter
Bottom ISA Sound adapter (if optional network adapter is installed)
Type Expansion Card
PCI Video display adapter (optional; for multi-screen)
PCI Video display adapter (optional; for multi-screen)
PCI Video display adapter (optional; for multi-screen)
SCSI adapter (optional)
PCI Video display adapter (optional; for multi-screen)
PCI or ISA
(shared)
Network adapter (optional)
Sound adapter (if optional network adapter is not installed)
PC Card adapter (optional; no external connection)
56K modem (optional)
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Connecting Speakers and a Microphone
If the system includes separate powered speakers and a microphone, connect the speakers to
the Line Out port on the audio card, and connect the microphone to the Microphone port on
the audio card. Connect the speaker power AC adapter to the appropriate speaker(s), and
then to a grounded, three-prong AC wall outlet. See the audio card documentation delivered
with the system for more detailed connection information.
If the system includes a multimedia keyboard, see the multimedia keyboard documentation
delivered with the system for connection information.
Connecting an External SCSI Device
Two SCSI adapters are available as options for the TDZ 2000 GL2: a dual channel Ultra
Wide option, and a single channel Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) option. If your system
includes one of these SCSI adapters, you can connect internal and external SCSI devices,
such as hard disk drives or tape drives, to the system. Internal SCSI devices included in the
system are already connected to the internal connector of the SCSI adapter. You can connect
external devices to the external connector on the SCSI adapter.
NOTE The system BIOS will attempt to start the system using a hard disk drive connected to the
bootable SCSI adapter in the lowest PCI slot. To start the system using an external SCSI
hard disk drive, you must ensure the drive’s SCSI adapter is installed lower in slot order than
all other bootable SCSI adapters
The Ultra Wide SCSI adapter provides a maximum data transfer rate of 40 MB per second.
If you connect a non-Ultra Wide SCSI device to the adapter, data transfer rates are limited to
the speed of that device.
The LVD SCSI adapter provides a maximum data transfer rate of 80 MB per second. If you
connect a non-LVD SCSI device to the adapter, data transfer rates are limited to the speed of
that device.
CAUTION Using a non-compliant SCSI-1 device with your system may cause your system to stop
working or lead to other unpredictable results.
You can connect up to 15 external SCSI devices to an installed SCSI adapter. However, the
number of drives and length of the cables used to connect the drives is limited in most SCSI
modes. SCSI-2, Ultra SCSI, and Ultra SCSI impose shorter cable restrictions than SCSI-1.
The total length of the SCSI cabling must not exceed the following:
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Drives
SCSI-1 SCSI-2 Ultra LVD
1 to 4 6 meters 3 meters 3 meters 12 meters
5 to 7 6 meters 3 meters 1.5 meters 12 meters
8 to 15 N/A N/A N/A 12 meters
NOTE If longer Ultra SCSI cable lengths are required, Ultra SCSI mode can be disabled using
SYSUTIL, the Setup utility, or the on-board BIOS on the SCSI adapter. However, disabling
Ultra SCSI mode reduces the data transfer rate to 20 MB per second on Ultra Wide adapters
and to 10 MB per second on Ultra Narrow adapters.
NOTE You must count the SCSI adapter as one device.
NOTE Make sure the last device on a chain of external SCSI devices has an active SCSI terminator
connected to the open SCSI port. All other external SCSI devices must have SCSI
termination disabled or removed.
See the SCSI adapter documentation delivered with the system for more detailed information
on the SCSI adapter and connecting SCSI devices to it. See System Reference for additional
details on installing internal peripheral devices.
Starting the System
The Standby button is on the front left side of the system, behind the door and just below the
external drive bay.
Standby button
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Although the Standby button affects system power management, it is not an “on or off”
power switch in the traditional sense. The Standby button is a momentary contact switch,
changing system states based upon the length of time the button is pressed. Depending on
the operating system running and the system’s current power state, you can use the Standby
button to start, suspend, wake up, or power down the system.
See Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Software,” before using the Standby button to start the system
for the first time. See Chapter 4, “Operating Notes,” for detailed information on using the
Standby button.
What’s Next?
Intergraph Computer Systems installs the operating system through Phase I of the process.
From here, continue the installation.
See Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Software,” for instructions on setting up the operating system
and associated system software.
2 Setting Up the Software
Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up the operating system and associated system
software on your TDZ 2000 GL2 or ExtremeZ GL2 workstation.
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NOTE If you are setting up an ExtremeZ workstation for the first time, see the
Welcome Letter
for initial setup of an ExtremeZ workstation. Use the information in this chapter only if you
have to reinstall the operating system and associated system software on your ExtremeZ
workstation.
Preparing for System Software Setup................................................................................. 12
Starting Operating System Setup........................................................................................ 14
Finishing System Software Setup....................................................................................... 15
What’s Next?..................................................................................................................... 17
. The
ExtremeZ Customer Welcome Letter
Creating a Repair Disk ......................................................................................... 16
Creating System Software Backup Diskettes......................................................... 16
provides step-by-step instructions
ExtremeZ Customer
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Preparing for System Software Setup
Your system’s primary system disk drive and any additional disk drives were formatted and
partitioned before shipment. In Explorer or My Computer, you can right-click a disk drive
and click Properties to display the drive’s partition size and file system format. To view
partition and format information for all disk drives, you can use Disk Administrator on a
Windows NT system or the fdisk command on a Windows 95 or Windows 98 system. See
the operating system documentation and Help for more information on these tools.
The operating system and associated system software is pre-installed on the primary hard
disk drive. Intergraph Computer Systems installed the following system software:
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Driver software for the mouse
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Driver software for the installed video display adapter
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Driver software for the installed sound adapter
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Driver software for the installed SCSI adapter (optional)
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Driver software for the installed networking adapter (optional)
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Core networking software and the NetBEUI protocol (Windows NT)
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Service Pack software (Windows NT)
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Quick-Fix Engineering (QFE) software (fixes for operating system problems or
limitations), if needed
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InterSite software
Intergraph Computer Systems installs the operating system through Phase I of the process.
You must follow the operating system Setup process to prepare Microsoft Windows NT,
Microsoft Windows 95, or Windows 98 for use. Before you go through Setup, have the
following documents available:
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Microsoft’s Start Here (for Windows NT) or Welcome to Windows 95 or Welcome to
Windows 98.
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Documents delivered with any expansion cards or additional peripheral devices
purchased from Intergraph Computer Systems
Get and record the following information:
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Your name, and the name of your
company or organization:
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For a system running Windows NT,
the CD key from the Windows NT CD
case, or the Product ID Number from
Start Here or the registration card:
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For a system running Windows 95 or
Windows 98, the Product ID Number
from Welcome to Windows 95 or
Welcome to Windows 98 or the
registration card:
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A username for a user account:
If the system is connected to a network, get and record the following general information for
your system from your network administrator:
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Computer name:
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Workgroup name (if the system will be
part of a workgroup):
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Domain name (if the system will be
part of a Windows NT domain):
If the system is connected to a network that uses the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP), get and record the following TCP/IP information for your system from
your network administrator:
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Internet Protocol (IP) address:
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IP subnet mask:
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IP domain name for your network:
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IP address for your default gateway:
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IP addresses for your network’s
Domain Name System (DNS) servers:
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IP addresses for your network’s
Windows Internet Name Service
(WINS) servers, if any:
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Have several blank, formatted diskettes available to create backup diskettes containing
drivers and system software.
The Windows NT delivery media contain software and drivers for both Reduced Instruction
Set Computing (RISC)- and Intel-based systems. When installing Windows NT distribution
files, make sure you install them from the \
I386 directory (the Intel software directory) on the
delivery media.
Starting Operating System Setup
The first time you start the system, it boots to an End-User License Agreement screen. After
reviewing and accepting the terms of the agreement, follow the instructions to continue
operating system Setup. Take the default settings provided by Setup, except as noted in the
following text. You can set up a user account and join a workgroup or domain after you
configure the video display, the sound processor, and networking.
To start the computer and set up the operating system software:
1. Turn on the monitor by pressing its power switch.
2. Open the system’s front panel door and press the Standby button, which is described in
Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Hardware.” The system starts and the EULA screen
displays.
3. Enter the Product Identification Number, found on the Certificate of Authenticity
included with your operating system documentation.
NOTE You must enter the Product Identification Number before you can continue Setup. You
cannot complete Setup if you do not enter the number.
4. Follow the instructions displayed on-screen to complete the Setup process.
When setting up the operating system software, remember the following:
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When prompted to create an Emergency Repair Disk (Windows NT) or a Startup
diskette (Windows 95 or Windows 98), do so.
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If you do not set up a user account during Setup, press ENTER or select OK at the logon
dialog to log on to the operating system.
On a system running Windows NT:
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On a system shipped from the factory without a CD-ROM drive, you can use the C:\i386
directory when prompted for the location of Windows NT Setup files. If you delete the
386 directory from the system’s hard disk, you must have access to a Windows NT CD-
i
ROM to use Windows NT Setup files.
On a system running Windows 95 or Windows 98:
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While operating system files are being copied to the system, you are prompted for the
Setup boot diskette, even if the Setup boot diskette is already inserted in the floppy disk
drive. Select OK to continue.
Next, you are notified that a CD-ROM driver file (such as OAKCDROM.SYS) could not be
found on the Windows 95 or Windows 98 Setup boot diskette. In the dialog that
displays, specify that the file should be copied from A:\, and then select OK.
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The system’s hard disk drive contains Windows 95 or Windows 98 Setup files in the
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS directory, as compressed .CAB files. When installing
network or video display adapter drivers, you can see the
for the location of Setup files. If you delete the
CABS directory from the system’s hard
CABS directory when prompted
disk, you must have access to a Windows 95 or Windows 98 CD-ROM to use Windows
95 or Windows 98 Setup files.
After you configure the video display, the sound processor, and networking, you can set up a
user account and join a workgroup or domain. See Windows NT Help for details on setting
up a user account and joining a workgroup or domain.
For more information on operating system Setup, and on using the interface features of the
operating system, see the operating system documentation and Help.
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Finishing System Software Setup
After operating system Setup is completed, a Press to finish setup icon displays on the
operating system desktop. Double-click this icon or select Programs/InterSite/Welcome from
the operating system Start menu to display InterSite Welcome.
InterSite Welcome helps you do the following:
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Create a repair disk for the operating system.
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Create backup diskettes of device driver software and other system software products.
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Get the latest driver and other system software from the World Wide Web.
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Learn about Intergraph Computer Systems customer support.
You should take advantage of the tools provided by InterSite Welcome to ensure that your
system is fully ready for use. See InterSite Welcome for more information. Also see the
following sections for information on creating a repair disk and creating backup diskettes.
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Creating a Repair Disk
If you did not create an Emergency Repair Disk (Windows NT) or a Startup diskette
(Windows 95 or Windows 98) during Setup, use the tools provided by InterSite Welcome to
do so. The files on these diskettes can restore the original contents of a damaged operating
system Registry (that is, at the time the operating system was installed), along with the
standard operating system drivers. You should also update an Emergency Repair Disk or a
Startup diskette after you finish configuring the system. See the operating system
documentation and Help for more information.
Creating System Software Backup Diskettes
Backup diskettes for some device driver software and system software products are not
delivered with the system. Use InterSite Version Manager, available through InterSite
Welcome, to create system software backup diskettes.
Version Manager lets you create backup diskettes containing device driver software and
system software products that were installed on the system before shipment, and which are
not available on the operating system CD-ROM. You may need these backup diskettes later
-- for example, if you have to reinstall a device driver or the operating system.
WARNING You must create system software backup diskettes after you set up the system
hardware and complete the operating system Setup program. If you do not do this,
you may not be able to reinstall critical system software or the operating system if
needed.
NOTE You may not have to create backup diskettes for all system software. If Version Manager
does not list drivers or other system software products, they are available on the operating
system software CD-ROM or on backup diskettes delivered with expansion cards.
If the system requires Quick-Fix Engineering (QFE) update software, it is included in the
system software available for backup diskette creation. QFE update software contains fixes
for operating system problems or limitations, and is only shipped with the system if it is
needed. If QFE update software is shipped with the system, you should create a QFE backup
diskette for use if you have to reinstall the operating system. See the
README.TXT file on the
QFE diskette for information on the applicability and installation of QFE update software on
your system.
See Version Manager Help for information on creating system software backup diskettes.
Visit the Intergraph Computer Systems site on the World Wide Web and vendor bulletin
boards for new and updated drivers.
What’s Next?
See Chapter 3, “Configuring the System,” for information on configuring the system for use.
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3 Configuring the System
Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure your TDZ 2000 GL2 or ExtremeZ GL2
workstation for use. This chapter covers items required for basic operation.
Configuring the Video Display........................................................................................... 20
Resetting the Video Display Resolution................................................................ 20
Correcting Video Display Problems...................................................................... 21
Configuring Audio............................................................................................................. 22
Configuring Networking.................................................................................................... 22
Configuring a CD-Recorder Drive ..................................................................................... 23
Configuring a Tape Drive .................................................................................................. 23
Configuring a Zip or Jaz Drive .......................................................................................... 23
Configuring a Modem........................................................................................................ 24
Configuring a PC Card Adapter ......................................................................................... 24
Changing Hard Disk Drive Letters (Windows NT)............................................................. 25
Changing Virtual Memory Settings (Windows NT) ........................................................... 25
Getting Operating System Updates..................................................................................... 26
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Configuring the Video Display
The first time you start the system, your monitor displays at 1024 x 768 screen resolution.
For the system to use the installed video adapter at other display resolutions, you must
configure the video display driver as described in this section.
Open Display in the Control Panel to configure the video display driver. Use the Settings tab
in the Display Properties dialog box to change the color depth, desktop size, font size, refresh
rate, and display type. To determine which video display adapter is installed on your system,
click the Display Type button.
See the video display adapter documentation (delivered with the system) and
files (delivered with the video display driver) for detailed configuration instructions. For
information on using the Display Properties or Display Settings dialog, see the operating
system documentation and Help.
Resetting the Video Display Resolution
If the monitor connected to your system does not support a resolution of 1024 x 768, you can
reset the video display to another resolution.
To reset the video display resolution on a system running Windows NT:
1. Restart the system.
2. At the boot screen, select the VGA mode option for Windows NT.
3. When the system has started, log on to Windows NT.
4. Right-click the desktop and select Properties. The Display Properties dialog displays.
5. Select a resolution appropriate for your system’s monitor.
6. Click Test to test the new video mode, and then click OK.
7. Restart the system.
To reset the video display resolution on a system running Windows 95 or Windows 98:
README.TXT
1. Restart the system.
2. When Starting Windows 95 or Starting Windows 98 displays, press
The Startup Menu displays.
3. Select the Safe Mode option, and then press
standard VGA resolution (640 x 480).
4. Right-click the desktop and select Properties. The Display Properties dialog displays.
ENTER. The system boots, using the
F8.
5. Select a resolution appropriate for your system’s monitor, and then click OK.
6. Restart the system.
Correcting Video Display Problems
If the system’s video display is black, not synchronized, or distorted after you restart the
system, you may have a video configuration problem.
On a system running Windows NT, use the Last Known Good option to return the system to
the last known good configuration recorded by Windows NT.
To use the Windows NT Last Known Good option:
1. Power down and restart the system.
2. Press the space bar at the following prompt:
Press space bar NOW to invoke the Last Known Good Menu
If the Last Known Good option fails, or if Windows 95 or Windows 98 is installed, restart
the system in VGA mode to correct the video configuration problem.
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To restart the system in VGA mode:
1. Power down and restart the system.
2. On systems running Windows NT, select the Windows NT Workstation 4.00
[VGA mode] option at the boot screen.
On systems running Windows 95 or Windows 98, press the
F8 key when Starting
Windows 95... or Starting Windows 98... displays on the screen, then select
Safe Mode.
When the operating system desktop displays, right-click the desktop background and select
Properties. The Display Properties dialog displays. Check for the following common
configuration problems and solutions.
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A multi-sync monitor is connected to the system, but a multi-sync monitor type is not
selected, and the display driver cannot determine this by querying the monitor. Select
an appropriate multi-sync monitor type.
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A selected resolution, depth, or refresh rate is not supported by the multi-sync monitor.
Try using different video display settings.
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The Dual Screen option is selected, but only one video card is detected. Clear the Dual
Screen option.
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A multi-sync monitor is selected, but a monitor with different video timings is
connected to the system. Select the appropriate monitor type.
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The monitor selection doesn’t match the multi-sync monitor attached to the system.
Restart the system in VGA mode, then select a new monitor.
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A graphics resolution and color depth has been selected that exceeds installed display
memory. Restart the system in VGA mode, then open Display in the Control Panel to
reinstall and configure the display driver as described in the video display adapter
documentation delivered with the system.
After you’ve configured the video display, restart the system and select the non-VGA version
of the appropriate operating system to use the new configuration.
If problems persist, contact the Customer Response Center for help.
Configuring Audio
Your system was delivered with an installed Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 audio card.
This is a 16-bit Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) card that contains the system’s audio
ports and MIDI/game port. If you purchased a multimedia keyboard for your system, see the
keyboard documentation for detailed information on connecting it to the system’s audio
ports.
You can configure the microphone and speaker audio levels by using the Volume Control
utility, available as a speaker icon on the Taskbar. For more information on using the sound
control programs, see the operating system documentation and Help.
For more information, see the Sound Blaster document delivered with the system.
Configuring Networking
If you purchased a network adapter with your system, it was installed before shipment. You
must configure the operating system to use the network adapter. To do this, you may have to
install network driver software and network adapter control software, and then change
operating system settings to enable networking. Before you configure networking, make sure
that the system has an installed network adapter, and that the network adapter is connected
to a network.
To configure networking, open Network in the Control Panel. Follow the instructions in the
dialogs to set up the system to use a network. Be sure to set up the appropriate network
protocols, such as TCP/IP, for the network to which you are connecting the system.
On a system running Windows NT, after installing network protocols, reinstall the
appropriate Windows NT Service Pack software as recommended by Microsoft.
See the documentation for the installed network adapter (delivered with the system) for
detailed configuration instructions. See the operating system documentation and Help for
information on setting up the system to use a network.
Configuring a CD-Recorder Drive
If you purchased a CD-Recorder (CD-R) drive with your system, it was installed before
shipment. If you purchased the CD-R drive in place of the standard CD-ROM drive, the
driver software enabling it to be used as a standard CD-ROM drive was installed before
shipment. To use the CD-R drive to record CDs, you must install the CD-R driver software
and any associated application software programs.
See the documentation delivered with the CD-R drive for detailed software installation and
configuration instructions.
Configuring a Tape Drive
If you purchased an internal tape drive with your system, it was installed before shipment.
On a system running Windows 95 or Windows 98, you may have to install the driver
software and any associated applications software programs to use the tape drive. On a
system running Windows NT, you can use the Windows NT Backup tool to run the tape
drive; select Programs/Administrative Tools/Backup from the Start menu.
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See the documentation delivered with the tape drive for configuration instructions. See the
device documentation, operating system documentation, and Help for information on using
the tape drive.
Configuring a Zip or Jaz Drive
If you purchased an internal Zip or Jaz drive with your system, it was installed before
shipment. To use the drive, you may have to install the driver software and any associated
applications software programs.
See the documentation delivered with the Zip or Jaz drive for configuration instructions. See
the device documentation, operating system documentation, and Help for information on
using the drive.
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Configuring a Modem
If you purchased a modem with your system, you must ensure the BIOS settings and modem
jumpers are set appropriately, depending on which operating system and COM port you want
to use with the modem.
To configure the modem:
1. To use the modem with Windows NT, set the COM port jumper pins on the modem to
COM2. If that COM port is already in use, set the jumper to use a free COM port.
To use the modem with Windows 95 or Windows 98, set the modem to Plug and Play
mode by removing all of the jumpers from the modem.
2. In the PCI/PnP menu in BIOS Setup, set the Boot to PnP Operating System parameter to
No if the operating system is Windows NT, or to Yes if the operating system is Windows
95 or Windows 98.
3. The modem requires a specific COM port. You must free system resources for use with
the modem in BIOS Setup. Set one of the Onboard Serial Port parameters to Disabled
in the Advanced menu in BIOS Setup, according to the following table:
Modem COM Port
COM1 COM1
COM2 COM2
COM3 COM1
COM4 COM2
4. Set the remaining Onboard Serial Port parameter to Auto and restart the system, saving
your changes.
If configuring the modem under Windows NT, double-click the modem icon in Control
Panel. Use the Install New Modem window to automatically detect the installed modem.
Windows NT lists the name of the modem found.
If the listed modem is incorrect, you must install the appropriate driver for your modem,
located on the CD-ROM or floppy diskette media that accompanied the modem. Click
the Change button, then click the Have Disk button, and insert the driver media into the
appropriate drive. Follow the prompts to install the new driver.
Disable Onboard Serial Port
Configuring a PC Card Adapter
If you purchased a PC Card adapter with your system, it was installed before shipment. To
use the PC Card adapter, you may have to install the driver software and any associated
application software programs.
Depending on your system’s configuration, you may have to reserve an interrupt request
(IRQ) for a PC Card device inserted in the PC Card adapter. See Chapter 5, “Configuring
the BIOS,” for information on reserving IRQs in your system’s BIOS. See the
documentation delivered with the PC Card adapter or device for detailed software
installation and configuration instructions.
Changing Hard Disk Drive Letters (Windows NT)
If you have more than one hard disk drive, you may need to reassign system drive letters.
You can also reassign the CD-ROM drive letter, if needed.
To change drive letters:
1. From the Start menu, click Programs, Administrative Tools, and then Disk
Administrator.
2. Select a hard disk drive.
3. From the Tools menu, click Assign Drive Letter.
NOTE If you select the current drive or an otherwise locked drive, you must restart the system to
complete the drive letter reassignment.
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4. Select a new drive letter to assign to the hard disk drive from the list. Click OK, and
then click Yes to continue.
5. If necessary, click OK, and then click Yes.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each hard disk drive letter assignment that you want to
change.
7. Click Partition, then click Exit. If necessary, restart the system to complete the drive
letter reassignments.
Changing Virtual Memory Settings (Windows NT)
If you have more than one hard disk drive, you may need to change size and location of your
virtual memory page file. See Windows NT Help for more information.
Consider the following before changing page file settings:
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The size of the page file. If your system is equipped with a large amount of RAM, Setup
might create a page file that is unnecessarily large.
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Drive letter reassignments. If you reassigned your drive letters, you may find it
necessary to adjust your page file settings.
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To change the size and location of the virtual memory page file:
1. From Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon.
3. Click the Performance tab and then click Change.
4. Click a drive letter in the list, and then type new values in the Initial Size and Maximum
Size text boxes.
5. Click Set.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any additional drives in the list.
7. Click Close, then click OK. An alert box displays.
8. Do one of the following:
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Click Yes to restart the system with the new settings.
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Click No to continue with other tasks and use the new settings the next time you
restart the system.
Getting Operating System Updates
Microsoft Service Packs contain the latest improvements and system fixes for Microsoft
operating systems. Service Packs are created by Microsoft for post-release support. You can
get Service Packs from the Microsoft World Wide Web and FTP sites free of charge.
CAUTION If Intergraph Computer Systems provides a Service Pack through the IBBS or with a product
or system, it has been certified against Intergraph Computer Systems hardware as described
in the announcement of its availability. If you obtain a Service Pack from any other source,
be aware that it may not be certified against your Intergraph Computer Systems hardware.
4 Operating Notes
This chapter contains important, basic information on operating your TDZ 2000 GL2 or
ExtremeZ GL2 workstation.
System Power, Startup, and Shutdown ............................................................................... 28
Using the Standby Button..................................................................................... 28
System Power States............................................................................................. 29
Automatic Shutdown Utility (Windows NT)......................................................... 30
Starting and Shutting Down the System ............................................................... 32
Observing Operating Precautions....................................................................................... 33
Using the Keyboard ........................................................................................................... 33
Using the Mouse................................................................................................................ 35
Using the Floppy Disk Drive.............................................................................................. 35
Using the CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................................. 36
Using InterSite Programs................................................................................................... 36
Updating an Emergency Repair Disk or a Startup Diskette................................................. 37
Ensuring PC Card Support and Operation (Windows NT) .................................................. 38
Booting from an External SCSI Disk Drive........................................................................ 38
Using Hardware Security Features ..................................................................................... 39
Finding Serial and Model Numbers.................................................................................... 40
Cleaning the System .......................................................................................................... 40
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System Power, Startup, and Shutdown
When you connect the power cord from the system to an AC power outlet, auxiliary power is
applied to the system. This auxiliary power is available for the system to monitor, among
other things, the Standby button.
Using the Standby Button
The Standby button is on the front left side of the system, just below the external drive bay.
Open the door to access the Standby button.
Standby button
Although the Standby button affects system power management, it is not an “on or off”
power switch in the traditional sense. The Standby button is a momentary contact switch,
changing system states based upon the length of time the button is pressed. Depending on
which operating system is loaded and what the system’s current power state is, you can use
the Standby button to start, suspend, wake up, or power down the system.
On a system running Windows 95 or Windows 98 you can:
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Start the system from a powered-down state by pressing the Standby button
momentarily. The system powers on and loads the operating system.
To shut down the system, select Shut Down from the Start menu. Select the shutdown
option, and then select OK.
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Suspend the function of the system by pressing the Standby button momentarily while
the system is in normal operating mode. The system enters Suspend mode, which
lowers the power consumption levels of most system devices.
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NOTE The AMIBIOS Power Management option
CAUTION If the AMIBIOS Power Management option
immediately power down if the Standby button is pressed. Doing so can cause data loss
and file corruption.
Power Button
Power Button
must be set to Suspend.
is set to On/Off, the system will
To wake the system from Suspend mode, press a key or move the mouse. The system
returns to its normal operative state.
See the following table for details on using the Standby button.
If system is...
Press Standby button... To...
Off (no LEDs on) Momentarily (< 1 sec) Start the system
Working (green LED on) Momentarily (< 1 sec) Suspend Windows 95/98
On a system running Windows NT 4.0 you can:
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Start the system from a powered-down state by pressing the Standby button
momentarily. The system powers on and loads the operating system.
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Start the Automatic Shutdown Utility by pressing the Standby button momentarily when
the operating system is active.
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Power down the system by selecting the Shut down option from the Shut Down Start
menu option, and then pressing the Standby button when prompted.
CAUTION Be sure to select Shut Down from the Start menu, and then select the Shut down option,
before powering off the system with the Standby button. Powering off the system simply by
using the Standby button can cause data loss and/or file corruption.
See the following table for details on using the Standby button.
If system is...
Off (no LEDs on) Momentarily (< 1 sec) Start the system
Working (green LED on) Momentarily (< 1 sec) Start the Automatic Shutdown
Shut down (Restart button
visible)
System Power States
The advanced power management features of the system help you save energy, prolong
system life, and provide for future functionality, such as remote system wake up.
NOTE Remember that the system is
Press Standby button... To...
Utility
And hold for 4 seconds Power down the system
always
powered on when it is connected to AC power.
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One of the power management features is the implementation of power states. The upper
LED on the front panel indicates the system’s current power state, as shown in the following
table.
LED
Power State Description Explanation
Green Working On System is fully usable; power conservation is on a
per-device basis.
Blinking Working Suspended Power consumption is reduced. In Windows
95/98, simply press a key to return the system to
the On state. In Windows NT, press and hold the
Standby button to power down the computer.
Off Mechanical
Off
Off No power consumption.
To return the system to the Working state, press
the Standby button to restart the system.
Automatic Shutdown Utility (Windows NT)
The Intergraph Automatic Shutdown Utility for Windows NT allows you to select among
various shutdown options. This utility provides additional options over the standard
shutdown options available from the operating system Start menu. To access Help for this
utility, from the operating system Start menu, click Programs, click Automatic Shutdown
Utility, and then click Automatic Shutdown Help.
Starting the Automatic Shutdown Utility
Use one of the following methods to start the Automatic Shutdown Utility:
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Double-click the Automatic Shutdown Utility icon in the taskbar tray.
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From the operating system Start menu, click Programs, click Automatic Shutdown
Utility, and then click Automatic Shutdown Utility.
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While the system is running, momentarily press the Standby button.
Setting Time in the Automatic Shutdown Utility
By default, the Automatic Shutdown Utility is set for a 10-second delay when starting
shutdown. You can use the slider under Time Remaining to set the delay up to 30 seconds.
You should not set the delay to less than 5 seconds, to ensure that you have time to stop
system shutdown if needed.
Configuring the Automatic Shutdown Utility
Before you use the Automatic Shutdown Utility, you must configure it. Double-click the
Automatic Shutdown Utility icon in the taskbar tray. The Automatic System Shutdown
dialog box displays.
Choose a shutdown option and click Apply, then click Start Shutdown. After you start the
system again, the utility will use the settings you selected.
Select from the following options in the Automatic Shutdown Utility dialog box:
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Shutdown the Computer: Starts the standard Microsoft Windows shutdown. This
option saves any windows settings that you changed, writes information that is currently
in memory to the system’s hard drive, and prepares the system to power down.
When the system is shut down, press and hold the Standby button for 4 seconds to power
down the system. To restart the system, click the Restart button.
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Power down the Computer: Performs an orderly shutdown of the operating system, and
then powers down the computer. This option saves any windows settings that you
changed, writes information that is currently in memory to the system’s hard drive, and
then turns off power to the system. This option is similar to the previous option, with
the additional convenience of automatically powering off the system.
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NOTE Intergraph strongly suggests that you use this option to shut down your computer. If you use
the Shutdown the Computer option, the system will not power down until you press and hold
the Standby button for 4 seconds.
Additionally, you risk inadvertently sending the system into Suspend mode if you hold the
Standby button for less than 4 seconds. This mode renders the system unusable, because
Windows NT does not support Suspend mode. You must power down the computer before
you can restart the system.
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Shutdown System and Restart the Computer: Restarts the system. This option saves
any windows settings that you changed, writes information that is currently in memory
to the system’s hard drive, and powers down and restarts the system.
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Close All programs and log on as different user: Closes any open windows or programs,
disconnects the system from the network, and returns the system to the Windows logon
prompt. This option prepares the system for use by someone else.
In addition to the above shutdown options, the Automatic Shutdown Utility provides the
following features:
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Force All Processes to terminate: Terminates all programs if checked. If this option is
not checked, the system displays an End Task dialog for each process that may still be
running.
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Time Remaining: Configures the amount of time provided before the selected shutdown
option occurs. When the Shutdown utility is started, this timer begins counting down.
Press Enter or click the Stop Shutdown button to stop the countdown timer.
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Apply: Makes your selected changes without closing the Shutdown dialog. Use this
button to select a different shutdown option, or to change the countdown timer.
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Cancel: Closes the shutdown dialog without saving changes.
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Stop Shutdown/Start Shutdown: Stops or starts the countdown timer. This button
toggles between Stop and Start.
NOTE If you select an option while the countdown timer is running, the timer stops automatically.
Starting and Shutting Down the System
After you complete Setup and start the system for the first time, you can start and stop the
system as needed.
To start the operating system:
1. Turn on power to the system.
2. On a system running Windows 95 or Windows 98, the operating system starts.
On a system running Windows NT Workstation 4.0, the boot menu displays; select
Windows NT to display the logon dialog.
To log on to the operating system:
1. If the logon dialog does not display, press
CTRL+ALT+DELETE to display it.
2. Type a username and password into the appropriate boxes.
3. If appropriate, type a domain name.
4. Select OK or press
ENTER.
To log off, restart, shut down, or power down Windows NT 4.0:
1. Press the Standby button momentarily. The Automatic System Shutdown window
displays, and the Time Remaining countdown starts.
2. Select one of the shutdown options listed in the “Automatic Shutdown Utility” section
earlier in this chapter. The Time Remaining countdown halts. Click Start Shutdown.
The chosen shutdown option activates when the Time Remaining countdown expires. The
system powers off automatically at the end of the procedure if the Power down the Computer
option was chosen.
To log off, restart, or shut down Windows 95 or Windows 98:
1. Select Shut Down from the Start menu.
2. Perform one of the following steps, as appropriate:
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To log off the operating system, select the “Close all programs” option (if
given), and then select OK.
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To restart the system, select the restart option, and then select OK.
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To shut down the system, select the shutdown option, and then select OK.
After shutting down Windows 95 or Windows 98, the system powers off automatically.
Observing Operating Precautions
Observe the following precautions when operating the system:
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When restarting the system, use the operating system controls instead of turning the
power switch off and on. Use the power switch only when instructed, or as the last
alternative for restarting the system.
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Never turn off power to the base unit when the disk access LED is lit.
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After turning off power to the base unit, wait at least 30 seconds before turning the
power on again
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Run virus scan software periodically to ensure that your system’s files and programs are
not corrupted.
Using the Keyboard
The system’s keyboard includes the following features:
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PS/2 compatibility.
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104 standard keys.
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Function keys (F1 through F12) for special functions used by application programs.
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Windows keys at the bottom, for use with the Windows NT and Windows 95 operating
system. Pressing either Windows Logo key displays the operating system Start menu.
Pressing the Application Logo key displays an application-specific pop-up menu.
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Arrow keys for moving the cursor up, down, right, and left on the screen.
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Numeric keys in a numeric keypad.
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Some keyboard keys have special functions, as follows:
Key
ESC Usually assigned to an application-specific function; often used to exit.
PRINT SCRN Depending on the application in use, prints the displayed screen to a
Function
printer.
SCROLL LOCK Prevents the screen from scrolling.
PAUSE Temporarily suspends screen scrolling or some operations.
CAPS LOCK Types all letters as capitals.
NUM LOCK Activates the numeric keypad.
CTRL Used with another key for application-specific functions.
ALT Used with another key for application-specific functions.
DELETE Deletes characters.
You can use the Windows Logo keys in combination with other keys to perform certain
operating system functions, as follows:
Windows Logo Key Combination
Action
Windows Logo + F1 Display a pop-up menu for the selected object
Windows Logo + TAB Activate the next button on the taskbar
Windows Logo + E Run Explorer
Windows Logo + F Run Find Document
Windows Logo + CTRL + F Run Find Computer
Windows Logo + M Minimize all
SHIFT + Windows Logo + M Undo Minimize all
Windows Logo + R Display the Run dialog
Windows Logo + PAUSE/BREAK Perform a system function
If your system was delivered with a multimedia keyboard, it contains other controls and ports
for use with your system’s multimedia capabilities. See the documentation delivered with
the multimedia keyboard for more information.
Using the Mouse
The system’s mouse is a PS/2-compatible tracking device that controls the movement and
positioning of the pointer (or cursor) displayed on the screen in a graphical display
environment. The basic techniques for using the mouse are as follows:
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Action
Description
Point Move the mouse to point to your selection on the screen.
Click Press and release the left mouse button once.
Double-click Press and release the left mouse button twice.
Drag Press and hold the left mouse button, then move the mouse. Release the button
when you finish dragging your selection to a new location.
Right click Press and release the right mouse button once.
NOTE The double-click speed is timed. If you double-click too slowly, the system responds as if
you clicked twice. You can adjust the double-click speed using the operating system’s Mouse
application.
To use the mouse, make sure it is properly connected to the system. Place the mouse on a
clean, flat surface, such as a desktop or a mouse pad. Move the mouse across the flat surface
to move the pointer across the screen.
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
The system’s floppy disk drive occupies a 3.5-inch peripheral device bay, and is accessible
through a 3.5-inch slot on the front of the base unit. The drive accepts standard 3.5-inch
720 KB and 1.44 MB diskettes.
Follow these guidelines to use the floppy disk drive:
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To insert a diskette into the drive, position the diskette so the arrow embossed on the
diskette faces up. Slide the diskette into the floppy disk slot and through the drive door,
and push it into the drive until it clicks into place and the eject button next to the slot
pops out.
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Before removing a diskette, ensure the drive LED is not lit. The LED lights green to
indicate floppy disk drive activity.
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Remove the diskette by pushing the eject button adjacent to the floppy disk slot, and then
pulling the diskette out of the drive.
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To protect the data on a diskette from being overwritten or erased, slide the write-protect
tab on the diskette toward the diskette edge until it snaps into place. When the write-
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protect opening is uncovered, the disk can be read from, but not written to. To write
data to a diskette, ensure the write-protect opening is covered.
Using the CD-ROM Drive
The system’s CD-ROM drive occupies a 5.25-inch peripheral device bay, and is accessible
through a tray or a slot at the front of the base unit. The CD-ROM drive is an Enhanced
Integrated Device Electronics (EIDE) device that features MPC-3 compatibility and multisession Photo CD support. The drive also supports software ejection of discs and has an
external amplified headphone jack.
If you purchased a DVD-ROM drive to replace the standard CD-ROM drive, you can use it
as a standard CD-ROM drive.
To use the CD-ROM drive:
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To insert a disc into a tray-load CD-ROM drive, press the eject button to extend the tray.
Place the disc, printed side up, in the tray and press the eject button to load the disc.
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To insert a disc into a slot-load CD-ROM drive, insert the disc, printed side up, into the
slot.
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To eject a disc from the CD-ROM drive, press the eject button adjacent to the CD-ROM
drive slot or tray.
NOTE The software application being used may prevent the compact disc from ejecting. If so, run
the proper application command to eject the compact disc.
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The media player application program(s) included with the operating system allows you
to listen to audio compact discs. Insert an audio compact disc, printed side up, into the
CD-ROM drive and start the media player application. Adjust the volume using the
operating system’s sound control programs.
If you purchased a DVD-ROM drive, you can also use it to play DVD discs. See the DVDROM documentation delivered with the system for more information.
Using InterSite Programs
All systems ship with the following InterSite programs:
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InterSite Welcome, which provides tools to ensure that your system is fully ready for
use. See InterSite Welcome for more information.
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InterSite Version Manager, a tool for creating system software backup diskettes, and for
updating device drivers and other system software products installed on the system.
See Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Software,” for more information on these programs.
Systems running Windows NT ship with the following InterSite programs:
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InterSite Manager, the common starting point for all the InterSite products. This utility
integrates InterSite components by centralizing them in an easy-to-use point-and-click
display. You can familiarize yourself with an InterSite component before invoking it, by
reading its description, conveniently placed by its launch button.
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InterSite DMI Console, which gives easy access to the system’s status and configuration
information. The Console is based on the Desktop Management Interface (DMI),
through a window containing a graphical information tree view pane, a service provider
component information pane, and a message pane. DMI Console works with the
Desktop Management Interface (DMI), a technology standard that enables the effective
management of personal computers (PCs).
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InterSite Watchdog, a system monitoring tool with remote monitoring capabilities. You
can install Watchdog on a system running the Windows NT, and use it to monitor
workstations and servers also running Windows NT.
NOTE Only systems with ECC memory come with the InterSite ECC Memory Monitor.
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InterSite Diskeeper Lite, which manually defragments Windows NT file systems, thus
restoring performance. By using InterSite Diskeeper Lite, disk fragmentation can be
kept to a minimum, improving file creation and access times.
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InterSite SmartDrive, a kernel-level driver that supports self-monitoring, analysis, and
reporting technology. SmartDrive system compliance is displayed via a tab on the
Hardware Monitor. Each system disk is listed on the tab, along with its serial number
and Smart System compliance information. For more information, refer to InterSite
Hardware Monitor's online help.
From the operating system Start menu, go to Programs/InterSite to find the InterSite
programs on your system. See the online Help for each InterSite program for more
information on how to use the program.
Updating an Emergency Repair Disk or a Startup Diskette
You may have created an Emergency Repair Disk (Windows NT) or a Startup diskette
(Windows 95 or Windows 98) during first-time startup, or through InterSite Welcome. If
you did not, you should create the appropriate diskette after you finish configuring the
system. If you did, you should update it any time you change the configuration of the
system. The files on the Windows NT Emergency Repair Disk can restore the original
contents of a damaged operating system Registry (that is, at the time the operating system
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was installed), along with the standard operating system drivers. Use the Startup diskette to
start the system in the event you have trouble starting Windows 95 or Windows 98.
See the operating system documentation for more information.
Ensuring PC Card Support and Operation (Windows NT)
The optional PC Card adapter is used with devices based on standards developed by the
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). See the operating
system documentation and Help for more information on PC Card device support.
To ensure proper operation of PC Card devices with a system running Windows NT, make
sure the device drivers that control PC Card device operation are set to start correctly. Do
this before using the PC Card adapter, or anomalous behavior may result. Go to Devices in
the Control Panel and do the following:
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Set the Pcmcia device to start as a Boot device.
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Set the Atdisk device to start as a System device.
Restart the system after making these changes. As the system restarts, run BIOS Setup and
make the following BIOS changes to ensure proper operation of specific PC Card devices:
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For a PC Card hard disk device (ATA or AT type), go to Advanced/PCI-PnP
Configuration/PCI-PnP IRQ Exclusion and reserve IRQ 9.
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For a PC Card modem, go to Advanced/Integrated Ports and disable serial port B.
See System Setup
To use a PC Card modem, take these additional steps:
1. Insert the PC Card modem into the PC Card adapter, and then restart the system.
2. In Devices/Modems in the Control Panel, use the Modem Wizard to auto-detect the PC
Card modem. Follow the directions displayed to select the proper driver software.
for more information on using the BIOS Setup program.
Booting from an External SCSI Disk Drive
If your system has access to an IDE or EIDE drive, it will attempt to boot from the drive. If
you install a SCSI adapter in your system, you can boot the system from an external SCSI
disk drive if you take the following steps.
To boot from an external SCSI disk drive:
1. Disconnect any IDE or EIDE disk drives from the primary and secondary IDE
controllers. The system’s BIOS will not accept a mixture of SCSI and IDE/EIDE
devices if the boot device is a SCSI disk drive.
2. Disconnect the CD-ROM drive from the secondary IDE controller and reconnect it to
the primary IDE controller.
3. Configure the BIOS for a SCSI system.
NOTE If you have more than one bootable SCSI adapter installed, the system BIOS will attempt to
start the system using a hard disk drive connected to the bootable SCSI adapter in the lowest
PCI slot. To start the system using a specific external SCSI hard disk drive, you must ensure
the drive’s SCSI adapter is installed physically lower in slot order than all other bootable
SCSI adapters.
See Chapter 5, “Configuring the BIOS,” for BIOS information. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up
the Hardware,” for device connection information.
If the CD-ROM drive is not visible in Windows NT after booting from a SCSI disk drive,
make sure that the AT Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI) device is enabled.
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To enable the ATAPI device in Windows NT:
1. Open Devices in the Control Panel. The Devices dialog displays.
2. Highlight atapi in the Device list; then select Startup. The Device dialog displays.
3. Under Startup Type, select Boot; then select OK.
4. In the Devices dialog, select Close.
Using Hardware Security Features
The system provides you with several security features designed to help prevent unauthorized
tampering with the internal components.
A security tab is located at the top left of the chassis under the top cover. You can place a
small padlock or a security seal in the hole on the tab to prevent removal of the left side
panel.
A tamper-indicating Factory Quality Seal is affixed to the main chassis and left side panel
security tab. The seal is your assurance that the unit has not been opened since it left the
factory. When removed, the word “VOID” appears on the seal. Removing the seal does not
void your warranty.
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Finding Serial and Model Numbers
The system’s serial number and model number are on a label affixed on the right side (as
viewed from the front).
Cleaning the System
CAUTION Turn off power to the system before cleaning the exterior surfaces, the mouse, or the
keyboard. Do not clean the CD-ROM drive.
Follow these guidelines for cleaning the system:
Item
Mouse On the bottom of the mouse, a retaining ring holds the tracking ball in
Keyboard Dust with a dry cloth. Aerosol cleaners are commercially available to
Exterior Surfaces Clean the exterior surfaces of the base unit and the monitor screen with a
How To Clean
place. Remove the retaining ring and turn the mouse over; the tracking
ball will fall out. Blow gently into the opening. Clean the tracking ball
and rollers with a cotton swab and alcohol. Replace the tracking ball and
the retaining ring.
remove the dust between the keys of the keyboard. Never allow moisture
on the keyboard or the surface beneath the keys.
mild cleaning detergent and a clean cloth.
5 Configuring the BIOS
This chapter documents the setup parameters of the system’s basic input/output system
(BIOS).
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 42
Standard CMOS Setup....................................................................................................... 43
Advanced CMOS Setup..................................................................................................... 44
Advanced Chipset Setup .................................................................................................... 48
Power Management Setup.................................................................................................. 52
PCI/Plug and Play Setup.................................................................................................... 55
Peripheral Setup ................................................................................................................ 57
Auto-Detect Hard Disks..................................................................................................... 59
Change Supervisor Password ............................................................................................. 59
Change User Password....................................................................................................... 59
Change Language Setting .................................................................................................. 59
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings ......................................................................... 59
Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings........................................................................ 60
Save Settings and Exit ....................................................................................................... 60
Exit Without Saving .......................................................................................................... 60
Updating the System BIOS ................................................................................................ 60
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Introduction
The system’s basic input/output system (BIOS) records basic system operating parameters,
such as the amount of memory, the boot sequence, and the type of video display. The
operating parameters are set in the BIOS before shipment. The BIOS is stored in flash
erasable-programmable memory (EPROM) on the system board, and reads the system
parameters in the system’s complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) randomaccess memory (RAM). When you power off the system, a lithium battery provides power to
CMOS RAM to retain the operating parameters. Each time you power on the system, the
BIOS uses stored parameters to configure the system.
The BIOS Setup program, which is also stored in the flash EPROM on the system board,
allows you to manually change the system operating parameters. The BIOS Setup program
can also be accessed by the user during the system’s power-on self test (POST).
To run the BIOS Setup program, press
BIOS Setup contains the following menus:
Types of Setup
Standard CMOS Sets time, date, hard disk type, types of floppy drives, and boot sector
Advanced CMOS Sets system boot sequence, disk access,
Advanced Chipset Sets chipset-specific options and features.
Power Management Controls power conservation options.
PCI/Plug and Play Sets options related to the PCI bus and Plug and Play options.
Peripheral Controls input/output (I/O) controller-related options.
Description
virus protection.
mouse support, primary display, password, and other parameters.
DELETE at the appropriate time during system boot.
NUM-LOCK key status, PS/2
Standard CMOS Setup
Date (mm/dd/yyyy), Time (hh/mm/ss)
To set the system date and time, use TAB to move the prompt and select a field (hours,
minutes, or seconds). Use the plus key (+) to increase the number; use the minus key (-) to
decrease the number. To select a previous field, press
Floppy Drive A: and B:
Move the cursor to these fields via ↑and ↓ and select the floppy type. The settings are 360
KB 5¼ inch, 1.2 MB 5¼ inch, 720 KB 3½ inch, 1.44 MB 3½ inch, and 2.88 MB 3½ inch.
Primary (Master/Slave), Secondary (Master/Slave)
Select these options to configure the drive named in the option. Select Auto to let BIOS
automatically configure the drive. A list of drive parameters appears.
SHIFT+TAB.
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Entering Drive Parameters
You can also enter the hard disk drive parameters. The drive parameters are:
Parameter
Type The number for a drive with certain identification parameters.
Size The formatted capacity of the drive is the number of heads times
Cyln The number of cylinders in the disk drive.
Head The number of heads.
WPcom The actual physical size of a sector gets progressively smaller as
LBA Mode Toggles Logical Block Addressing mode.
Block Mode Toggles multi-sector transfer mode.
Description
the number of cylinders times the number of sectors per track
times 512 (bytes per sector).
the track diameter diminishes. Yet each sector must still hold 512
bytes. Write precompensation circuitry on the hard disk
compensates for the physical difference in sector size by boosting
the write current for sectors on inner tracks. This parameter is the
track number on the disk surface where write precompensation
begins.
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Parameter Description
PIO Mode Sets the transfer speed. The slowest speed is PIO Mode 0; the
fastest speed is PIO Mode 5, or Ultra DMA mode.
32 Bit Mode Toggles 32 bit transfer mode.
Sectors The number of sectors per cylinder. MFM drives have 17 sectors
per track. RLL drives have 26 sectors per track. ESDI drives have
34 sectors per track. SCSI and IDE drives have even more sectors
per track.
Boot Sector Virus Protection
This parameter toggles virus protection for the boot sector of the system drive. The Optimal
default setting is Enabled.
Advanced CMOS Setup
Quick Boot
Set this option to Enabled to instruct the BIOS to boot quickly when the computer is powered
on. This option replaces the old Above 1 MB Memory Test Advanced Setup option. The
settings are:
Setting
Disabled The BIOS tests all system memory. The BIOS waits up to 40 seconds for a
Enabled The BIOS does not test system memory above 1 MB. The BIOS does not wait
The Optimal default setting is Enabled and the Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled.
Description
READY signal from the IDE hard disk drive. The BIOS waits for .5 seconds
after sending a RESET signal to the IDE drive to allow the IDE drive time to
get ready again. The BIOS checks for a
if the key has been pressed.
up to 40 seconds for a READY signal from the IDE hard disk drive. If a
READY signal is not received immediately from the IDE drive, The BIOS does
not configure that drive. The BIOS does not wait for .5 seconds after sending a
RESET signal to the IDE drive to allow the IDE drive time to get ready again.
DELETE key press and runs BIOS Setup
Pri (Master/Slave) ARMD Emulated as
Sec (Master/Slave) ARMD Emulated as
The settings are Auto, Floppy, and Hard Disk. The Optimal default setting is Auto.
1st Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the second boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after POST completes. The settings are Disabled, 1st IDE-HDD, 2nd IDE-HDD, 3rd
IDE-HDD, 4th IDE-HDD, Floppy, ARMD-FDD, ARMD-HDD, Atapi CD-ROM, SCSI, and
Network. The Optimal default setting is Floppy.
2nd Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the second boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after POST completes. The settings are Disabled, 1st IDE-HDD, 2nd IDE-HDD, 3rd
IDE-HDD, 4th IDE-HDD, Floppy, ARMD-FDD, ARMD-HDD, Atapi CD-ROM, and SCSI.
The Optimal default setting is 1st IDE-HDD.
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3rd Boot Device
This option sets the type of device for the second boot drives that the BIOS attempts to boot
from after POST completes. The settings are Disabled, 1st IDE-HDD, 2nd IDE-HDD, 3rd
IDE-HDD, 4th IDE-HDD, Floppy, ARMD-FDD, ARMD-HDD, and Atapi CD-ROM. The
Optimal default setting is Atapi CD-ROM.
Try Other Boot Devices
The Optimal default setting is Yes.
Initial Display Mode
The Optimal default setting is Silent; the other setting is BIOS.
Floppy Access Control
The Optimal default setting is Read-Write.
Hard Disk Access Control
The Optimal default setting is Read-Write.
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S.M.A.R.T. For Hard Disks
Set this option to Enabled to permit the BIOS to use the SMART (System Management and
Reporting Technologies) protocol for reporting server system information over a network.
The settings are Enabled and Disabled. The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
BootUp Num Lock
Set this option to Off to turn the Num Lock key off when the computer is booted so you can
use the arrow keys on both the numeric keypad and the keyboard. The settings are On and
Off. The default setting is On.
PS/2 Mouse Support
Set this option to Enabled to enable the BIOS support for a PS/2-type mouse. Pins 2-3 of the
PS/2 Mouse Selector jumper on the motherboard must be jumpered to enable PS/2 mouse
support. The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
Primary Display
This option configures the type of monitor attached to the computer. The settings are Absent,
VGA/EGA, CGA40x25, CGA80x25, and Mono. The Optimal default setting is VGA/EGA.
Password Check
This option enables password checking every time the system boots and when you run BIOS
Setup. If Always is chosen, a user password prompt appears every time the computer is
turned on. If Setup is chosen, the password prompt appears if the BIOS is executed and a
password is defined. The Optimal default is Setup.
Boot To OS/2
Set this option to Yes if running the OS/2 operating system and using more than 64 MB of
system memory on the motherboard. The settings are Yes and No. The Optimal default
setting is No.
Internal Cache
This option sets the type of caching algorithm used by the L1 internal cache memory on the
CPU. The settings are Disabled, WriteThru, and WriteBack. The Optimal default setting is
WriteBack.
System BIOS Cacheable
When set to Enabled, the contents of the F0000h system memory segment can be read from
and written to cache memory. The contents of this memory segment are always copied from
the BIOS ROM to system RAM for faster execution. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
Cache Bus ECC
The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
Default Primary V ideo
This option determines which video card in a multi-video card system is the primary video
display. The Optimal default setting is AGP; the other setting is PCI.
MPS Revision
The Optimal default setting is 1.1; the other setting is 1.4.
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C000/C400,16K Shadow
These options specify how the 32 KB of video ROM at C0000h and C400h are treated. The
settings are:
Setting
Disabled The contents of the video ROM are not copied to RAM.
Enabled The contents of the video ROM area from C0000h - C7FFFh are copied
Cached The contents of the video ROM area from C0000h - C7FFFh are copied from
The Optimal default setting is Cached.
Description
(shadowed) from ROM to RAM for faster execution.
ROM to RAM and can be written to or read from cache memory.
C800/CC00/Dx00,16K Shadow
These options enable shadowing of the contents of the ROM area named in the option. The
ROM area not used by ISA adapter cards is allocated to PCI adapter cards. The settings are:
Setting
Disabled The contents of the video ROM are not copied to RAM.
Description
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Setting Description
Cached The contents of the video ROM area from C0000h - C7FFFh are copied from
ROM to RAM and can be written to or read from cache memory.
Enabled The contents of the video ROM area from C0000h - C7FFFh are copied
(shadowed) from ROM to RAM for faster execution.
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
Advanced Chipset Setup
USB Function
Set this option to Enabled to enable USB (Universal Serial Bus) support. The settings are
Enabled and Disabled. The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
USB KB/Mouse Legacy Support
Set this option to Keyb+Mouse to enable support for older keyboards and mouse devices. The
settings are Disabled, Keyboard, Auto, and Keyb+Mouse. The Optimal default setting is
Disabled.
Port 64/60 Emulation
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
SERR#
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
PERR#
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
WSC# Handsh ake
The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
USWC Write Post
Set this option to Enabled to allow write operations from USWC memory to be posted. The
settings are Enabled and Disabled. The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
Master Latency Timer (Clks)
The settings are Disabled, 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, and 224. The Optimal default setting is
64.
Multi-Trans Timer (Clks)
The settings are Disabled, 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, and 224. The Optimal default setting is
32.
PCI1 to PCI0 Access
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
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Method of Memory Detection
Settings are Auto & SPD and Auto Only. The Optimal default setting is Auto & SPD.
DRAM Integrity Mode
The settings are None, EC, and ECC Hardware. The Optimal default setting is ECC
Hardware.
DRAM Refresh Rat e
The settings are 15.6 us, 31.2 us, 62.4 us, 124.8 us, and 249.6 us. The Optimal default
setting is 15.6 us.
Memory Hole
This option specifies the location of an area of memory that cannot be addressed on the ISA
bus. The settings are Disabled, 15 MB-16 MB, and 512KB-640KB. The Optimal default
setting is Disabled.
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SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay
The settings are 3 SCLKs, 2 SCLKs, and Auto. The Optimal default setting is 3 SCLKs.
SDRAM RAS# Precharge
The settings are 3 SCLKs, 2 SCLKs, and Auto. The Optimal default setting is 3 SCLKs.
Power Down SDRAM
The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
ACPI Control Register
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
Gated Clock
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
Graphics Aperture Size
The settings are 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB. The Optimal
default setting is 64 MB.
Search for MDA Resources
The Optimal default setting is Yes.
AGP Mlti-Trans Timer (AGP Clks)
The settings are Disabled, 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, and 224. The Optimal default setting is
32.
AGP Low-Priority Timer (A GP Clks)
The settings are Disabled, 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 176, 192, 208, 224, and
240. The Optimal default setting is 16.
AGP SERR
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
AGP Parity Error Response
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
8bit I/O Recovery Time
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
16bit I/O Recovery Time
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
PIIX4 SERR#
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
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USB Passive Release
Set this option to Enabled to enable passive release for USB. The Optimal default setting is
Enabled.
PIIX4 Passive Release
The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
PIIX4 Delayed Transaction
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
TypeF DMA Buffer (Control1/Control2)
These options specify the DMA channel where TypeF buffer control is implemented. The
Optimal default setting is Disabled.
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DMA-# Type
The settings are Normal ISA, PC/PCI, and Distributed. The Optimal default setting is
Normal ISA.
CPU Bus Frequency
The settings are Auto, 66.8 MHz, 68.5 MHz, 75 MHz, 83.3 MHz, 100 MHz, 103 MHz, and
112 MHz. The Optimal default setting is Auto.
Power Management Setup
The BIOS Setup options described in this section are selected by choosing Power
Management Setup from the BIOS Setup main menu.
ACPI Aware O/S
The Optimal setting is No.
Power Management/APM
Set this option to Disabled to disable the chipset power management and APM (Advanced
Power Management) features. The Optimal setting is Enabled.
Power Button Function
The Optimal default setting is On/Off; the other setting is Suspend.
Green PC Monitor Power State
This option specifies the power state that the green PC-compliant video monitor enters when
the BIOS places it in a power saving state after the specified period of display inactivity has
expired. The settings are Off, Standby, and Suspend. The Optimal default setting is Suspend.
Video Power Down Mode
This option specifies the power state that the video subsystem enters when the BIOS places it
in a power saving state after the specified period of display inactivity has expired. The
settings are Standby, Suspend and Disabled. The Optimal default setting is Suspend.
Hard Disk Power Down Mode
This option specifies the power conserving state that the hard disk drive enters after the
specified period of hard drive inactivity has expired. The settings are Disabled, Standby, and
Suspend. The Optimal default setting is Suspend.
Hard Disk Timeout (Minute)
This option specifies the length of a period of hard disk drive inactivity. When this length of
time expires, the computer enters power-conserving state specified in the Hard Disk Power
Down Mode option. The settings are Disabled and 1 - 15 minutes. The Optimal default
setting is Disabled.
Power Saving Type
The settings are POS, Sleep, Stop Clock, and Deep Sleep. The Optimal default setting is
Sleep.
Standby / Suspend Timer Unit
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The settings are 4 milliseconds, 4 seconds, 32 seconds, and 4 minutes. The Optimal default
setting is 4 minutes.
Standby Time Out
This option specifies the length of a period of system inactivity while in Full On state. When
this length of time expires, the computer enters Standby power state. The settings are
Disabled and 4 - 508 minutes. The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
Suspend Time Out
This option specifies the length of a period of system inactivity while in Standby state. When
this length of time expires, the computer enters Suspend power state. The settings are
Disabled and 4 - 508 minutes. The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
Slow Clock Ratio
This option specifies the speed at which the system clock runs in the Standby Mode power
saving state. The settings are expressed as a percentage of the normal CPU clock speed. The
settings are 0 - 12.5, 12.5 - 25, 25 - 37.5, 37.5 - 50, 50 - 62.5, 62.5 - 75, and 75 - 87.5. The
Optimal default setting is 50 - 62.5.
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Display Activ ity
When set to Monitor, this option enables event monitoring on the video display. If set to
Monitor and the computer is in a power saving state, the BIOS watches for display activity.
The computer enters the Full On state if any activity occurs. The BIOS reloads the Standby
and Suspend timeout timers if display activity occurs. The settings are Monitor and Ignore.
The Optimal default setting is Ignore.
Device 6 (Serial port 1), Device 7 (Serial port 2)
Device 8 (Parallel port)
Device 5 (Floppy disk)
Device 0 (Primary master IDE), Device 1 (Primary slave IDE)
Device 2 (Secondary master IDE), Device 3 (Secondary slave IDE)
When set to Monitor, these options enable event monitoring of the specified hardware
device. If set to Monitor and the computer is in a power saving state, the BIOS watches for
activity on the specified device. The computer enters the Full On state if any activity occurs.
The BIOS reloads the Standby and Suspend timeout timers if activity occurs on the specified
IRQ line.
The settings for each option are Monitor and Ignore. The Optimal default setting is Ignore.
LAN Wake-Up
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
PC98 Power LED
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
FAN OFF at Suspend
The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
RTC Wake-Up
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
Hour
The Optimal default setting is N/A.
Minute
The Optimal default setting is N/A.
PCI/Plug and Play Setup
Plug and Play Aware O/S
Set this option to Yes to inform the BIOS that the operating system can handle plug and Play
(PnP) devices. The settings are No and Yes. The Optimal default setting is No.
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)
This option specifies the latency timings (in PCI clocks) for PCI devices installed in the PCI
expansion slots. The settings are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248. The Optimal
default setting is 64.
PCI VGA Palette Snoop
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When this option is set to Enabled, multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can
handle data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video device. Bit 5 of the
command register in the PCI device configuration space is the VGA Palette Snoop bit (0 is
disabled). For example: if there are two VGA devices in the computer (one PCI and one ISA)
and:
VGA Palette Snoop Bit
Disabled Data read and written by the CPU is only directed to the PCI
Enabled Data read and written by the CPU is directed to the both the PCI
This option must be set to Enabled if any ISA adapter card installed in the system requires
VGA palette snooping. The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
The Optimal default setting is No.
Action
VGA device’s palette registers.
VGA device’s palette registers and the ISA VGA device palette
registers, permitting the palette registers of both devices to be
identical.
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PCI IDE BusMaster
Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI bus has bus
mastering capability. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. The Optimal default setting is
Enabled.
Offboard PCI IDE Card
This option specifies if an offboard PCI IDE controller adapter card is used in the computer.
You must also specify the PCI expansion slot on the motherboard where the offboard PCI
IDE controller card is installed. The settings are Auto, Slot1, Slot2, Slot3, Slot4, Slot5, and
Slot6. If Auto is selected, the BIOS automatically determines the correct setting. The
Optimal default setting is Auto.
PCI Slot# IRQ Priority
The Optimal default setting is Auto; the other settings are 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14.
DMA Channel (0/1/3/5/6/7)
These options allow you to specify the bus type used by each DMA channel. The settings are
PnP and ISA/EISA. The Optimal default setting is PnP.
IRQ (3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15)
These options specify the bus that the specified IRQ line is used on. These options allow you
to reserve IRQs for legacy ISA adapter cards. These options determine if the BIOS should
remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the
system BIOS. If more IRQs must be removed from the pool, the end user can use these
options to reserve the IRQ by assigning an ISA-EISA setting to it.
On-board I/O is configured by the BIOS. All IRQs used by on-board I/O are configured as
PCI-PnP. IRQ12 only appears if the PS/2 Mouse Support option in Advanced CMOS Setup
is set to Disabled. The settings are ISA/EISA and PCI/PnP. The Optimal default setting is
PCI/PnP.
Reserved Memory Size
This option specifies the size of the memory area reserved for legacy ISA adapter cards. The
settings are Disabled, 16K, 32K, and 64K. The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
Reserved Memory Address
This option specifies the beginning address (in hex) of the reserved memory area. The
specified ROM memory area is reserved for use by legacy ISA adapter cards. This option is
disabled if the Reserved Memory Size option is set to Disabled. The Optimal default setting
is C8000.
PCI Device Search Order
The settings are First - Last and Last - First. The Optimal default setting is First - Last.
BIOS Devnode for Shadow RAM
The Optimal default setting is Disabled.
Peripheral Setup
Power Interruption
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The Optimal default setting is Enabled.
Onboard FDC
Set this option to Enabled to enable the floppy drive controller on the motherboard. The
settings are Auto (the BIOS automatically determines if the floppy controller should be
enabled), Enabled, and Disabled. The Optimal default setting is Auto.
Onboard Serial Port1
This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port 1. The settings are Auto (the
BIOS automatically determines the correct base I/O port address), Disabled, 3F8h, 2F8h,
2E8h, and 3E8h. The Optimal default setting is 3F8h.
Onboard Serial Port2
This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port 2. The settings are Auto (the
BIOS automatically determines the correct base I/O port address), Disabled, 3F8h, 2F8h,
2E8h, and 3E8h. The Optimal default setting is 2F8h.
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Serial Port2 Mode
This option specifies the operating mode for serial port 2. This option only appears if the
Onboard Serial Port2 option is not set to Disabled. The settings are IrDA (Infrared Dealer’s
Association protocol), Sharp-IR, Consumer, and Normal. The Optimal default setting is
Normal.
IR Duplex Mode
The Optimal default setting is N/A.
IR Receiver Pin
The Optimal default setting is IRRX1.
Onboard Parallel Port
This option specifies the base I/O port address of the parallel port on the motherboard. The
settings are Disabled, Auto (the BIOS automatically determines the correct setting, 378, 278,
or 3BC. The Optimal default setting is 378.
Parallel Port Mode
This option specifies the parallel port mode. The Optimal default setting is Normal. The
settings are:
Setting
Normal The normal parallel port mode is used.
Bi-Dir The parallel port can be used to data transfer in two directions.
EPP The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the Enhanced Parallel
ECP The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the Extended
EPP Version
The Optimal default setting is N/A.
Description
Port (EPP) specification. EPP uses the existing parallel port signals to provide
asymmetric bi-directional data transfer driven by the host device.
Capabilities Port (ECP) specification. ECP uses the DMA protocol to achieve data
transfer rates up to 2.5 Megabits per second. ECP provides symmetric bidirectional communication.
Parallel Port IRQ
The settings are 5 and 7. The Optimal default setting is 7.
Parallel Port DMA Channel
The Optimal default setting is N/A.
Onboard IDE
This option specifies the IDE channel used by the on-board IDE controller. The settings are
Disabled, Primary, Secondary, and Both. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is Both.
Auto-Detect Hard Disks
This option detects hard disk drives attached to each IDE channel and sets their parameters
automatically.
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Change Supervisor Password
This option lets the user set a password which limits changes to specific BIOS parameters to
those made by the Supervisor.
Change User Password
This option lets the user set a password which limits changes to specific BIOS parameters to
those made by an authorized User (or Supervisor).
Change Language Setting
This option lets the user set the language used in BIOS Setup.
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings
The Optimal default values provide optimum performance settings for all devices and system
features.
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Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings
The Fail-Safe default settings consist of the safest set of parameters. Use them if the system
is behaving erratically. They should always work but do not provide optimal system
performance characteristics.
Save Settings and Exit
Use this option to save changes made to the BIOS options.
Exit Without Saving
Use this option to avoid changing the BIOS options.
Updating the System BIOS
For information on updating the system’s BIOS, see the README.TXT file delivered with the
FLASHUTIL2M system software product, which is available from the online services of
Intergraph Computer Systems. See the Preface for information on locating the online
services.
6 Troubleshooting
Use this chapter to help identify the causes of problems that may occur on a TDZ 2000 GL2
or ExtremeZ GL2 workstation.
See the System Reference for information on opening the case and working with internal
components. If you cannot resolve the problem or if the instructions direct you to call the
Customer Response Center, contact Intergraph Computer Systems. See the Preface of this
document for details.
System Power.................................................................................................................... 62
System Boot....................................................................................................................... 62
Sound ................................................................................................................................65
Video................................................................................................................................. 66
Miscellaneous Hardware.................................................................................................... 66
Network............................................................................................................................. 67
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System Power
Fails to power on:
Reason
Power cord not connected properly. Verify that the power cord is properly
Power not available at the outlet. Verify power to the outlet has not been
Power not available from the UPS. Verify the UPS is connected and operating
Internal power cables not connected. Open case and ensure all power cables are
Faulty power cord. Replace power cord.
System Boot
Does not boot from drive A:
Reason
Corrupt BIOS on the flash EPROM. Power off the system and insert a floppy
The boot sequence may be set to C, A, in
which case the machine will not boot from
A if there is an operating system on C.
Corrupt boot disk, or boot disk does not
have correct boot utilities.
Solution
connected to the power receptacle.
interrupted. Test the outlet with a known
working appliance.
properly.
connected.
Solution
diskette containing the
into the floppy disk drive. Depress and
CTRL-HOME while powering up the
hold
system. Release the keys when the drive
LED lights. If the BIOS remains corrupt,
contact the Customer Response Center.
Change the boot sequence. See
Chapter 5.
Replace the boot disk. See System
Reference.
AMIBOOT.ROM file
Does not boot from the expected boot device:
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Reason
Solution
Operating system not on the system drive. Install the operating system as described in
Chapter 7.
BIOS attempts to boot from the wrong hard
disk drive.
Ensure the SCSI adapter for the system
drive is installed physically below all other
SCSI adapters.
IDE hard disk drive is connected to IDE
controller.
BIOS cannot boot from a SCSI hard drive
if an IDE hard disk drive is connected.
Disconnect all IDE hard disk drives.
System with internal SCSI disks attempts to
boot from CD-ROM drive instead of a SCSI
disk drive.
Do not boot the system with a bootable
CD-ROM disc (such as the Windows NT
software CD-ROM) in the CD-ROM drive.
You may want to change the system’s boot
device order in the BIOS to boot from a
SCSI disk drive before booting from the
ATAPI CD-ROM drive. See Chapter 5.
Series of beeps and error message displays:
Message
Explanation and Solution
Refresh Failure Bad memory refresh circuitry on the system
board. Remove and reinstall DIMM(s). If
error persists, replace the DIMM(s).
Parity Error Parity error in the first 64 KB block of
memory. Remove and reinstall DIMM(s).
If error persists, replace DIMM(s).
Base 64 KB Memory Error Memory failure in the first 64 KB. Remove
and reinstall the DIMM(s). If error
persists, replace the DIMM(s).
Timer Not Operational Memory failure in the first 64 KB, or Timer
1 on the system board is not functioning.
Call the Customer Response Center.
Processor Error The CPU on the system board generated an
error. Call the Customer Response Center.
8042 - Gate A20 Failure The BIOS cannot switch to protected mode,
or the keyboard controller is
malfunctioning. Call the Customer
Response Center.
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Message Explanation and Solution
Processor Exception Interrupt The CPU generated an exception interrupt.
Call the Customer Response Center.
Display Memory Read/Write Error The video adapter is faulty. Call the
Customer Response Center.
ROM Checksum Error The ROM checksum value does not match
the value encoded in the BIOS. Call the
Customer Response Center.
CMOS Shutdown Register Read/Write
Error
The shutdown register for CMOS RAM
failed. Call the Customer Response Center.
Cache Error/External Cache Bad The external cache is faulty. Call the
Customer Response Center.
CD-ROM drive is not recognized:
Reason
Solution
CD-ROM drive power cable not attached. Open case and ensure power cable is
properly attached. See System Reference.
CD-ROM drive cable not attached. Open case and ensure cable is properly
attached. See System Reference.
System hard disk drive not recognized:
Reason
Solution
Hard disk drive power cable not attached. Open the case and ensure power cable is
properly attached. See System Reference.
Hard disk drive SCSI cable not attached. Open the case. Ensure the SCSI cable is
properly attached at both ends. See System
Reference.
A SCSI address conflict exists between the
hard disk drive you installed and another
SCSI device.
Remove the hard disk drive and change
SCSI ID to an unused setting. See the
documentation shipped with the hard disk
drive.
SCSI termination is enabled on the hard
disk drive you installed.
Disable the SCSI termination. See the
documentation shipped with the hard disk
drive.
Some viruses cause the system to not
recognize hard disk drives.
Run a virus scan program that checks the
Master Boot Record. Clear any viruses
detected by the program.
“Invalid configuration information for SLOT XX” message displays:
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Sound
Reason
System is not properly configured to
recognize the new ISA option board.
Total amount of memory does not display:
Reason
Faulty DIMM(s). Identify faulty DIMM(s) by swapping
DIMM(s) not properly seated into socket(s). Ensure DIMM(s) are properly installed. See
I/O card parity error message displays:
Reason
Faulty option board is installed in ISA slot. Remove ISA board, then restart the system.
Solution
Use the Chipset menu parameters in BIOS
Setup to reserve system resources for the
board. See Chapter 5.
Solution
DIMM(s) until the faulty one is found. See
System Reference.
System Reference.
Solution
See System Reference.
Sound cannot be heard:
Reason
Volume of speakers on multimedia keyboard
is low or off.
Speaker cable is not properly connected. Verify cable is properly connected.
Volume is turned off in the program. Double-click the speaker icon in the taskbar
Headphones are plugged into the
multimedia keyboard.
Sound files work properly, but audio CD’s
produce no sound.
Solution
Adjust volume up, release Mute button or set
slider switch to speaker position on
multimedia keyboard.
tray and increase the master volume.
Unplug the headphones.
Verify the CD audio cable is connected
between the CD-ROM drive and
motherboard.
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Video
System powered on, but screen remains blank:
Reason
Monitor not powered on. Turn on power to the monitor.
Monitor power cord not connected. Connect monitor power cord to AC outlet
Video cable not properly installed. Ensure video cable is connected to monitor
Graphics card not seated properly. Open case and re-seat graphics card. See
Selected resolution is not supported by the
monitor.
Improper video display driver installed. Remove the driver and install a valid driver.
Miscellaneous Hardware
CD-ROM drive LED does not light:
Reason
CD-ROM drive power cable not attached. Open case and ensure power cable is
Solution
and monitor.
and case.
System Reference.
Select a supported resolution. See the video
card documentation and
for resolution details.
See Chapter 3.
Solution
properly attached. See System Reference.
README.TXT file
Floppy disk drive LED does not light:
Reason
Floppy disk drive power cable not attached. Open case and ensure power cable is
Arrow keys or numbers do not work on keyboard number pad:
Reason
NUM LOCK disabled. Press the NUM LOCK key.
Solution
properly attached. See System Reference.
Solution
Network
Cannot connect to other systems on LAN:
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Reason
Network cable disconnected. Reconnect network cable and ensure proper
Incorrect software configuration. Notify your System Administrator.
Cannot plot to network printer or plotter on LAN:
Reason
Network cable disconnected. Reconnect network cable, ensure proper
Plotter not added to Print Manager on your
system.
Plot node does not recognize your system. Notify your System Administrator.
Solution
connection. If cable is properly connected,
notify your System Administrator.
Solution
connection.
Notify your System Administrator.
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7 Reinstalling System Software
Follow the instructions in this chapter only if you need to reinstall the operating system and
associated system software on your TDZ 2000 GL2 or ExtremeZ GL2 workstation. Before
you reinstall the software, ensure that you read and understand this entire chapter.
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NOTE If you are setting up an ExtremeZ workstation for the first time, see the
Welcome Letter
for initial setup of an ExtremeZ workstation. Use the information in this chapter only if you
have to reinstall the operating system and associated system software on your ExtremeZ
workstation.
Before You Begin.............................................................................................................. 70
System Software Products.................................................................................................. 71
Installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0 ............................................................................ 73
Installing Windows 95 or Windows 98............................................................................... 76
Updating the Operating System.......................................................................................... 79
. The
ExtremeZ Customer Welcome Letter
TDZ 2000 GL2 .................................................................................................... 71
ExtremeZ GL2..................................................................................................... 72
Disabling Command Queuing .............................................................................. 74
Enabling Bus Mastering for IDE/ATAPI Devices................................................. 75
Installing the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Pro 16 Driver ..................................... 75
Installing the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Pro 16 Driver ..................................... 77
Installing Windows 95 or Windows 98 with an Installed Network Adapter........... 78
Enabling Bus Mastering for IDE/ATAPI Devices................................................. 78
Disabling the Active Desktop............................................................................... 79
provides step-by-step instructions
ExtremeZ Customer
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Before You Begin
Have the following items available:
u
The information that you recorded in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Software.”
u
Operating system software CD-ROM, Service Pack CD-ROM (Windows NT), associated
diskettes, and documentation. Make sure you have the Setup diskettes (Windows NT
Workstation 4.0) or the Boot diskette (Windows 95/98), as appropriate.
u
Backup diskettes you created according to instructions in Chapter 2, “Setting Up the
Software.” You can also create backup diskettes by inserting the System CD-ROM into
any computer running Windows NT, Windows 95, or Windows 98 and running
InterSite Version Manager. Create backup diskettes for the system software listed under
“System Software Products” in this chapter.
u
Backup diskettes and documentation delivered with any expansion cards or additional
peripheral devices purchased from Intergraph Computer Systems.
u
The Late-Breaking News document delivered with the system, if applicable.
You can find the system software on backup diskettes that you created, on the InterSite CDROM, on diskettes provided by Intergraph Computer Systems, or on the operating system
CD-ROM. If you did not create backup diskettes of drivers or other system software
products, you can create them from the InterSite CD-ROM as described earlier in this
chapter. System software is also probably available on the operating system CD-ROM or on
backup diskettes delivered with expansion cards.
NOTE If your system is an ExtremeZ workstation, the system was shipped with the Drivers and
Applications product on the Connectivity Plus CD-ROM. Drivers and Applications is a set of
system drivers and applications specifically for rebuilding an ExtremeZ workstation. For
more information, see “Drivers and Applications for ExtremeZ Systems” in this chapter.
NOTE You must install certain drivers from backup or other diskettes. The correct driver versions
may not be on CD-ROM. If a driver version is delivered on backup diskette or in Version
Manager, that version should be used instead of what is available on the operating system
CD-ROM.
Driver software is routinely improved and updated. Use InterSite Version Manager, or visit
Intergraph Computer Systems on the World Wide Web and vendor bulletin boards for new
and updated drivers.
Review the Late-Breaking News document delivered with your system for any additional
tasks you may have to perform during reinstallation.
System Software Products
TDZ 2000 GL2
The following table lists drivers and other system software products installed on various
configurations of TDZ 2000 GL2 systems. Products available for your system, but not listed
here, are available on an operating system software CD-ROM or are delivered with an
expansion card or additional peripheral device.
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Description
Accel Graphics AccelSTAR II
video driver
Matrox G200 video driver MILL2DRVNT MILL2DRVW95
Matrox DigiDesktop driver DIGIDTOP
Intense 3D Pro 2200s video driver INTENSEDRV
Intergraph RealiZm II REALIZMDRV
Creative Labs Sound Blaster driver SNDBLSTNTDRV SNDBLSTW9X
Logitech wheel mouse driver LMOUSE LMOUSE
Primax mouse driver
PIIX4 driver
IKON PCI driver IKONPCIDRV
3COM 3C905B network adapter
driver
Symbios SCSI driver SYMSCSI SYMSCSI95
Symbios LVD SCSI adapter driver SYMLVDSCSI
Adaptec SCSI driver 2940SCSIDRV 2940SCSI95
OLICOM Token Ring network
adapter driver
56KB modem driver 56KMODEM 56KMODEM
InterSite Welcome WELCOME WELCOME
InterSite Version Manager VERMANAGER VERMANAGER
InterSite Diskeeper Lite DKLITE
InterSite DMI Console DMI
InterSite Manager IM
InterSite Watchdog WATCHDOG
SMART disk driver SMARTDRV
Windows NT 4.0 Windows 95/98
ACCEL2DRVNT ACCEL2DRV95
−
−
−
−
−
3COM3C90X 3COM3C90X
PCITOKRNG PCITOKRNG
PMOUSE
PIIX4W95R2
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
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Description Windows NT 4.0 Windows 95/98
Automatic Shutdown Utility SHUTDOWN
IE 4.01 Settings file
Windows 95 Boot Diskette
Windows 98 Boot Diskette
Quick-Fix Engineering Update QFE_NT* QFE_W*
BIOS and Flash Program Utility
(available via online services)
ExtremeZ GL2
If you have an ExtremeZ system, it was shipped with the Drivers and Applications product
on the Connectivity Plus CD-ROM. Drivers and Applications is a set of system drivers and
applications specifically for rebuilding an ExtremeZ workstation. When this document
instructs you to install a driver from backup diskette, use the Connectivity Plus CD-ROM
instead, and type the path name for the driver as follows:
drive:\drivers and apps\directory
−
−
−
−
FLASHUTIL2M FLASHUTIL2M
IE4SETTINGS
W95BOOTDSK
BOOTW98
where drive is the drive letter for your system’s CD-ROM drive, and directory is the
directory name you want to use. Select from the following drivers and applications:
Directory
DMI InterSite DMI Console
MILL2DRVNT Matrox Millennium II video driver
QFE_NT* Quick-Fix Engineering Update software
SMARTDRV SMART Drive driver
VERMANAGER InterSite Version Manager
WATCHDOG InterSite Watchdog
WELCOME InterSite Welcome
IM InterSite Manager
DKLITE InterSite Diskeeper Lite
Description
Installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Depending on your system’s configuration, you will need some or all of the following system
software during the installation process:
u
SCSI adapter driver
u
Video display adapter driver
u
Network adapter driver
u
Sound adapter driver
u
QFE update software
NOTE If you want to boot from a SCSI hard disk drive, you must change the 2nd Boot Device option
in AMIBIOS Setup from 1st IDE-HDD to SCSI.
Follow the instructions in Start Here to install Windows NT.
Do the following during installation of the operating system:
u
Select Custom Setup when prompted to select a Setup type.
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u
On a system with internal SCSI disk drives and a SCSI adapter, press the S key to install
the SCSI adapter driver from backup diskette. Select Other (Requires disk
provided by a hardware manufacturer) from the list and press
ENTER. Insert
the diskette with the SCSI adapter driver into the floppy disk drive, and then press
ENTER.
u
Specify a driver for the CD-ROM drive by pressing the S key and then selecting IDE
CD-ROM (ATAPI 1.2)/ PCI IDE Controller from the list.
u
On single-processor systems, when prompted, select Standard PC. This will load the
single-processor kernel and HAL, providing better performance.
On dual-processor systems, if prompted, select MPS Multiprocessor. This will load
the multi-processor kernel and HAL, enabling the system to take advantage of the
second processor.
u
Allow Setup to configure the network only if you have an installed network adapter, and
only if the system is connected to the network.
u
Create an Emergency Repair Disk when prompted to do so.
Do the following after installation of the operating system:
u
Install drivers or other system software from any backup diskettes. System software
delivered on backup diskette is usually more current than system software on the
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operating system CD-ROM. Alternatively, you can install the drivers or other system
software from the Windows NT CD-ROM if you do not have them on diskette.
u
Perform any additional installation and configuration tasks described in the LateBreaking News document delivered with your system.
u
Configure the system as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring the System.”
u
If your system was running Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack software, install this software
after installing drivers and other system software, and after installing any application
software products.
u
Perform any operational changes required for your system as described in Chapter 4,
“Operating Notes.”
Do the following after you install the Windows NT Service Pack:
u
If you created a Quick-Fix Engineering (QFE) backup diskette from Version Manager
during any previous initial system configuration, install the QFE update software. See
README.TXT file on the QFE diskette for more information.
the
u
Complete the additional installation and configuration tasks in this section.
Disabling Command Queuing
In systems equipped with the Adaptec 2910 SCSI adapter, you can improve both system and
SCSI peripheral performance by disabling command queuing in the Windows NT Registry.
WARNING Do not change values in the Registry other than as directed. If you introduce incorrect
values into the Registry, you may cause serious operating system problems, and you
may have to reinstall Windows NT. If you change values in the Registry that make
your system unusable, you may be able to restart the system and use the Last Known
Good Configuration option to undo the damage. See the operating system
documentation for more information on the Last Known Good Configuration option.
To disable command queuing:
1. Start the Registry Editor (
REGEDT32.EXE) to open the Registry.
2. Open the following subkey in the Registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\aic78xx
3. From the Edit menu, select Add Key.
4. Type Device into the Key Name box, and then select OK. Do not set a Class value.
5. Open the following subkey in the Registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\aic78xx\
Device
6. From the Edit menu, select Add Value.
7. Type DisableTaggedQueuing into the Value Name box.
8. Select REG_DWORD for the Data Type, and then select OK.
9. Type 1 into the Data box.
10. Set the Radix value to Hex, and then select OK.
11. Exit from the Registry Editor and restart the system.
Enabling Bus Mastering for IDE/ATAPI Devices
Your system shipped with bus mastering for IDE/ATAPI devices enabled. If you reinstall
Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack 3 software, you should enable IDE/ATAPI bus mastering.
NOTE If you have a CD-Recorder drive installed, do not enable IDE/ATAPI bus mastering. The CD-
Recorder drive is incompatible with IDE/ATAPI bus mastering.
To enable IDE/ATAPI bus mastering:
1. Ensure that the operating system, Service Pack 3 software, and QFE update software
QFE_NTW) are installed.
(
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NOTE The QFE update software includes an updated ATAPI device driver that should be installed
after Service Pack 3.
NOTE For reasons of system performance, if a TR-4i tape drive or a Zip drive is installed, do not
enable DMA use on the IDE channel to which the drive is connected. A TR-4i tape drive or
Zip drive is usually connected to Channel 0 when installed at the factory.
2. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 CD-ROM into your system’s CD-ROM drive.
3. In Explorer or File Manager, navigate to the \
4. Double-click
DMACHECK.EXE. The ATAPI DMA support dialog displays.
SUPPORT\UTILS\I386 directory.
5. The Current DMA Usage boxes indicate which channels have IDE/ATAPI devices. For
each channel with an IDE/ATAPI device, click Enabled; then click OK.
6. Restart the system.
Installing the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Pro 16 Driver
To install the Sound Blaster Pro 16 adapter driver, follow the instructions found in the
README.TXT file, located in the DRIVER directory on the SYSTEM DRIVE.
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Installing Windows 95 or Windows 98
Depending on your system’s configuration, you will need some or all of the following system
software during the installation process:
u
Windows 95/98 Operating System CD-ROM
u
SCSI adapter driver
u
Video display adapter driver
u
Network adapter driver
u
Sound card driver
u
Mouse driver
When reinstalling Windows 95 or Windows 98, you must also reinstall various system
software products during and after operating system Setup.
You can create backup diskettes for these products using InterSite Version Manager.
See Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Software,” for more information on using InterSite Version
Manager to create system software backup diskettes.
To install Windows 95:
1. Insert the Windows 95/98 boot diskette in the floppy disk drive.
2. Insert the Windows 95/98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Start (or restart) the system.
4. At the Startup Menu, select the option to install Windows 95/98.
If you are installing Windows 95 or Windows 98 on a system on which another operating
system or a previous version exists, you may have to partition and format the system’s hard
disk before installing the operating system. An option on the Startup Menu allows you to
exit to MS-DOS and use the fdisk and format commands.
CAUTION Be sure to make a backup copy of your data and/or programs before partitioning and
formatting the system’s hard disk. All data on the hard disk will be destroyed during the fdisk
and format process. Once you have completed these tasks and reinstalled operating system,
you must reinstall any application software and data that you want to use.
CAUTION Make sure that the system disk drive is partitioned and formatted with the File Allocation
Table (FAT) file system before attempting to install Windows 95/98, or the installation will
fail.
Follow the instructions in Introducing Windows 95 or Getting Started to install Windows 95
or Windows 98, respectively. As you install the operating system:
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Select the default responses during the Setup process.
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Allow Setup to configure the network only if you have an installed network adapter, and
only if the system is connected to the network.
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Create a Startup diskette when prompted.
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While operating system files are being copied to the system, you are prompted for the
Setup boot diskette. This occurs even if the Setup boot diskette is already inserted in the
floppy disk drive. Select OK to continue.
Next, you are notified that a CD-ROM driver file (such as OAKCDROM.SYS or
TAISATAP.SYS) could not be found on the Setup boot diskette. In the dialog that displays,
specify that the file should be copied from a:\, and then select OK.
After installing the operating system:
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Install drivers or other system software from any backup diskettes. System software
delivered on backup diskette is usually more current than system software on the
operating system CD-ROM. Alternatively, you can install the drivers or other system
software from the Windows 95/98 CD-ROM if you don’t have them on diskette.
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As shipped from the factory, the system’s hard disk drive contains Windows 95/98 Setup
files in the
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS directory, as compressed .CAB files. If the CABS
directory is deleted from the system’s hard disk, you must have access to a Windows
95/98 CD-ROM to use the operating system Setup files.
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Perform any additional installation and configuration tasks described in the LateBreaking News document delivered with your system.
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Configure the system as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring the System.”
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Perform any operational changes required for your system as described in Chapter 4,
“Operating Notes.”
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You can install MS-DOS Microstation drivers, available from the Intergraph Bulletin
Board Service (IBBS).
Installing the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Pro 16 Driver
To install the Sound Blaster Pro 16 adapter driver, use the Plug and Play feature of Windows
95/98 to install the driver. Follow the instructions found in the
the DRIVER directory on the SYSTEM DRIVE.
README.TXT file, located in
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Installing Windows 95 or Windows 98 with an Installed Network Adapter
If you reinstall Windows 95 or Windows 98 on a system with an installed network adapter,
the adapter may not function after completing Setup.
To re-enable network adapter operation after installing Windows 95 or Windows 98:
1. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Device Manager.
2. In the list of devices displayed, double-click Other Devices.
3. Under Other Devices, click the network adapter installed in your system, and then click
Remove.
4. Close Device Manager, and then restart the system.
5. As the operating system starts, it will detect the network adapter and prompt you to
install the network adapter’s driver software. Follow the instructions displayed. You
will need the diskette containing the network adapter’s driver software.
Enabling Bus Mastering for IDE/ATAPI Devices
Your system shipped with bus mastering for IDE/ATAPI devices enabled. If you reinstall
the operating system, you should enable IDE/ATAPI bus mastering.
NOTE If you have a CD-Recorder drive installed, do not enable IDE/ATAPI bus mastering. The CD-
Recorder drive is incompatible with IDE/ATAPI bus mastering.
To enable IDE/ATAPI bus mastering:
1. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Device Manager/Disk Drives.
2. Click a disk drive, then click Properties, and then click Settings.
3. Click the DMA check box, and then click OK.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any additional disk drives.
5. In Device Manager, right-click the CD-ROM drive, then click Properties, and then click
Settings.
6. Click the DMA check box, and then click OK.
7. Restart the system.
Disabling the Active Desktop
If you ever decide to disable the Active Desktop feature of Windows 95 OSR 2.5 or Windows
98, you can do so by doing the following:
To disable the Active Desktop:
1. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/Display, and then select the Web tab.
2. Remove the check from the checkbox for the View my Active Desktop as a web page
option, and then click OK.
3. Click No when prompted. The classic Windows 95/98 desktop displays.
Updating the Operating System
Microsoft Service Packs and Service Releases contain the latest improvements and system
fixes for Microsoft operating systems. Service Packs and Releases are created by Microsoft
for post-release support. You can obtain them from Microsoft’s World Wide Web and FTP
sites free of charge.
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CAUTION If Intergraph provides a Service Pack or Service Release through the IBBS or with a product
or system, it has been certified against Intergraph hardware as described in the
announcement of its availability. If you obtain a Service Pack or Service Release from any
other source, be aware that it may not be certified against your Intergraph hardware.
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8 Using System Resources
This chapter provides information on using system resources, such as interrupt requests
(IRQs), direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) addresses, and memory
addresses. The chapter covers specific Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and
Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) devices offered by Intergraph as system options.
Intergraph Computer Systems has determined that the devices discussed in this chapter
require specific resource settings to ensure proper system operation.
See Chapter 5, “Configuring the BIOS,” for information on running the BIOS Setup
program and changing BIOS parameter settings.
See the System Reference for additional information on system resources.
System Resources............................................................................................................... 82
ISA Bus Interrupt (IRQ) Assignments .................................................................. 82
Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channels.............................................................. 82
Input/Output (I/O) Addresses ............................................................................... 82
Memory Addresses............................................................................................... 84
Using System Resources..................................................................................................... 85
PCI Devices....................................................................................................................... 86
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System Resources
The following sections list the available system resources. See the vendor documentation
delivered with an expansion card or a peripheral device for instructions on how to use these
resources.
ISA Bus Interrupt (IRQ) Assignments
IRQ Assignment IRQ Assignment
0 Reserved (timer/counter) 8 Reserved (real-time clock)
1 Reserved (keyboard controller) 9 USB or Windows Sound
2 Reserved (interrupt controller) 10 LAN
3 Serial ports COM 2/COM 4 11 SCSI
4 Serial ports COM 1/COM 3 12 PS/2 mouse
5 Sound card or parallel port LPT 2 13 Reserved (math coprocessor)
6 Reserved (floppy drive controller) 14 Primary IDE
7 Parallel port LPT 1 15 Secondary IDE
Direct Memory Access (DMA) Channels
DMA Channel Data Width Assignment
0 8b or 16b Open
1 8b or 16b Second choice of ECP parallel port
2 8b or 16b Floppy drive controller
3 8b or 16b First choice of ECP parallel port
4 NA DMA controller to cascade channel
5 16b Open
6 16b Open
7 16b Open
Input/Output (I/O) Addresses
I/O Address (hex) Size Assignment
0000 – 000F 16 bytes DMA controller 1
0020 − 0021
0040 – 0043 4 bytes Timer/counter 1
0048 – 004B 4 bytes Timer/counter 2
0060 1 byte Keyboard controller
0061 1 byte NMI and speaker
2 bytes Interrupt controller 1
I/O Address (hex) Size Assignment
0064 1 byte Keyboard controller
0070 bit7 1 bit Enable NMI
0070 bit0:6 7 bits RTC address (max. 128 bytes)
0071 1 byte RTC data byte
0080 – 008F 16 bytes DMA page registers
00A0 – 00A1 2 bytes Interrupt controller 2
00C0 – 00DF 32 bytes DMA controller 2
0170 − 0177
8 bytes Secondary IDE channel
01F0 – 01F7 8 bytes Primary IDE channel
0200 − 0207
8 bytes Add-in card; audio/game port
0220 – 022F 16 bytes Add-in card; audio (Sound Blaster compatible)
0240 – 024F 16 bytes Add-inn card; audio (Sound Blaster compatible)
0278 – 027F 8 bytes Parallel port 2
02E8 – 02EF 8 bytes COM 4
02F8 – 02FF 8 bytes COM 2
0300 − 0301
2 bytes Add-in card; MIDI
0330 – 0335 6 bytes Add-in card; MIDI
0370 − 0375
6 byte Floppy drive channel 2
0376 1 byte Secondary IDE channel command
0377 write 1 byte Floppy drive channel 2 command
0377 bit7 read 1 bit Floppy drive channel 2 disk change status
0377 bit0:6 7 bits Secondary IDE channel status
0378 – 037F 8 bytes Parallel port 1
03B4 – 03B5 2 bytes Add-in card; VGA
03BA 1 byte Add-in card; VGA
03BC – 03BF 4 bytes Parallel port 3
03C0 – 03CA 11 bytes Add-in card; VGA
03CC 1 byte Add-in card;VGA
03CE – 03CF 2 bytes Add-in card; VGA
03D4 – 03D5 2 bytes Add-in card; VGA
03DA 1 byte Add-in card; VGA
03E8 – 03EF 8 bytes COM 3
03F0 – 03F5 5 bytes Floppy drive channel 1
03F6 1 byte Primary IDE channel command
03F7 write 1 byte Floppy drive channel 1 command
03F7 bit7 read 1 bit Floppy drive channel 1 disk change status
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I/O Address (hex) Size Assignment
03F7 bit0:6 read 7 bits Primary IDE channel status
03F8 – 03FF 8 bytes COM 1
0CF8 – 0CFB 4 bytes PCI configuration address registers (DW access)
0CFC – 0CFF 4 bytes PCI configuration data registers
FF00 – FF07 8 bytes IDE bus master registers
FFA0 – FFA7 8 bytes Primary IDE bus master registers
FFA8 – FFAF 8 bytes Secondary IDE bus master registers
Memory Addresses
Memory Address Range Size Description
0K – 512K 00000000 – 0007FFFF 512K DOS conventional memory
512K – 640K 00080000 – 0009FFFF 128K DOS conventional memory or
640K – 768K 000A0000 – 000BFFFF 128K VGA memory and BIOS
768K – 896K 000C0000 – 000DFFFF 128K Expansion card BIOS and buffer
896K – 1024K 000E0000 – 000FFFFF 128K System BIOS
1024K – 15360K 00100000 – 00EFFFFF 15.36M Main memory
15.36M – 16.384M 00F00000 – 00FFFFFF 1024K ISA memory hole (optional)
16.384M –
Top of memory
16.384M –
1048.576M
1G – (4G – 20M) 04000000 – FEBFFFFF (3G – 20M) PCI/AGP memory
(4G – 20M) –
(4G – 19M)
(4G – 19M) –
(4G –18M)
(4G – 18M) –
(4G – 17M)
(4G – 17M) –
(4G – 2M)
(4G – 2M) – 4G FFE00000 – FFFFFFFF 2M High system BIOS
memory hole
01000000 – Top of memory xxxx Main memory
01000000 – 3FFFFFFF 1032.192M Maximum allowable memory
FEC00000 – FECFFFFF 1024K APIC configuration space
FED00000 – FEDFFFFF 1025K PCI/AGP memory
FEE00000 – FEEFFFFF 1024K APIC configuration space
FEF00000 – FFDFFFFF 15M PCI/AGP memory
Using System Resources
Most ISA devices installed in the system require you to reserve an IRQ. PCI devices also
need to use an IRQ, but since they share system resources they can use the same IRQ. At
least one IRQ must be left unassigned, for use with any PCI devices installed in your system.
The system has a limited number of open IRQs. To install more ISA devices than you have
open IRQs, you must disable one unused system port for each excess ISA device, unless the
device does not require an IRQ.
To reserve an IRQ for an installed device:
1. Restart the system and start the BIOS Setup program.
2. On the PCI/PnP screen, select the IRQ you want to reserve.
3. Change the setting for the selected IRQ to ISA/EISA.
4. Save the changes and exit from the BIOS Setup program.
The following expansion cards require specific system resource settings, as noted:
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Expansion card
(installed in the system)
First modem (Windows NT) COM3, IRQ 4 Disable serial port 1 (COM1);
First parallel printer adapter Base address 278 None
Second parallel printer adapter Base address 3BC None
3Com network adapter IRQ 10 (default) Reserve IRQ 10
On a system running Windows 95 or Windows 98, ensure the following system resources are
set as noted:
System resource
Plug and Play operating system On the PCI/PnP screen, set Plug and Play Aware O/S
Serial port 1 COM1 Reserve IRQ 4 (if port is to be used)
Serial port 2 COM2 Reserve IRQ 3 (if port is to be used)
Parallel port LPT1 Reserve IRQ 7 (if port is to be used)
Resources
required
BIOS Setup parameter settings
to Yes
BIOS Setup
parameter settings
reserve IRQ 4
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PCI Devices
The system’s PCI expansion slots comply with the PCI 2.1 specification. Devices that
comply with the PCI 2.1 specification are fully plug-and-play. You do not have to configure
them after installation.
Some older PCI device drivers cannot share an interrupt, which is a violation of the PCI 2.1
specification. If you install a device that uses such a driver, you must free an IRQ for the
device to work in the system.
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