Document Outline

• FRONT MATTER
• CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
  • Where to Get Help
• CHAP 1-USING YOUR COMPUTER
  • Copying the Reference and Utility Files
  • Special Keys on the Keyboard
  • Stopping a Command or Program
  • Resetting the Computer
  • Using a Power-on Password
  • Using Disks and Disk Drives
    • How Disks Store Data
    • Types of Diskette Drives
    • Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives
    • Write-protecting Diskettes
    • Using a Single Diskette Drive System
    • Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    • Formatting Diskettes
    • Making Backup Copies
    • Using a Hard Disk Drive
• CHAP 2-ENHANCING SYSTEM OPERATIONS
  • Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files
  • Changing the Processor Speed
    • Entering Keyboard Commands
    • Using the ESPEED Program
  • Using Your Computer as a Network Server
    • Using a Password in Network Server Mode
  • Using Special VGA Features
• CHAP 3-ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS
  • Removing the Cover
  • Removing the Subassembly
  • Replacing the Subassembly
  • Replacing the Cover
• CHAP 4-INSTALLING AND REMOVING OPTIONS
  • Main System Board
  • Changing the Jumper Settings
    • Setting the Jumpers
  • Replacing the Battery
  • Installing an Option Card
  • Removing an Option Card
  • Using the Alternate VGA Interface
  • Adding Memory Modules
    • Installing Memory Modules
    • Removing Memory Modules
  • Installing a Math Coprocessor
  • Removing a Math Coprocessor
  • Post-installation Setup for Memory Curds
    • Using the CORFIX Program
  • Post-installation Setup
• CHAP 5-INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRIVES
  • Choosing the Correct Drive Buy
  • How to Use This Chapter
  • Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
    • Changing the Jumper Settings
  • Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Position
    • Removing the Mounting Frames from the Drive
    • Removing and Attaching the Mounting Plate
    • Installing the Drive
  • Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position
  • Installing or Removing a Drive in the Horizontal Position
    • Installing a Drive in the Horizontal Position
    • Removing a Drive From the Horizontal Position
• APPENDIX A-SPECIFICATIONS
  • CPU and Memory
  • Controllers
  • Interfaces
  • Power Supply
  • Mass Storage
  • Keyboard
  • Environmental Requirements
  • Physical Characteristics
  • System Memory Map
• APPENDIX B-PERFORMING A SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS
  • Starting the Diagnostics Program
  • The Main Menu Screen
  • Setting the Run Time Parameters
    • Error Logging
  • Selecting Diagnostic Tests
    • Selecting Multiple Tests
  • Running the Tests
  • Memory Diagnostics
  • Hard Disk Diagnostics
    • Hard Disk Parameters
    • Hard Disk Format
    • Media Analysis
    • Performance Test
    • Seek Test
    • Read/Verify Test
    • Check Test Cylinder
    • Force Bad Tracks
    • Hard Disk Error Messages
  • Floppy Disk Diagnostics
    • Performing the Tests
  • Miscellaneous Diagnostics
    • Printer Adapter Test
    • Communication Adapter Test
  • Exiting System Diagnostics
• APPENDIX C-TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Identifying Your System
  • Error Messages
  • The Computer Won’t Start
  • The Computer Does Not Respond
  • Password Problems
    • Accessing Your Current Password
  • Keyboard Problems
  • Monitor Problems
  • Diskette Problems
  • Diskette Drive Problems
  • Hard Disk Problems
    • Installing the Drive
    • Preparing the Drive
    • Accessing Data on the Drive
  • Software Problems
  • Printer Problems
  • Option Card Problems
  • Mouse Problems
  • Memory Module Problems
  • Battery Problems
  • Math Coprocessor Problems
• GLOSSARY
• INDEX