Document Outline

• FRONT MATTER
• CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
  • Optional Equipment
  • Operating Systems and Other Software
  • VGA Utilities
  • How to Use This Manual
  • Where to Get Help
• CHAP 1-SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM
  • Choosing a Location
  • Removing the Protector Card.
  • Connecting a Monitor
    • Using the VGA Interface
    • Using a Display Adapter Card
  • Connecting a Printer or Other Device.
    • Using the Parallel Interface
    • Using the Serial Interface.
  • Connecting the Keyboard.
  • Connecting the Mouse
  • Connecting the Power Cord
  • Turning On the Computer
    • Turning Off the Computer.
• CHAP 2-RUNNING THE SETUP PROGRAM
  • Automatic Configuration
  • Starting the Setup Program.
    • Continuing From an Error Message
    • Moving the Cursor Block
  • Setting the Display Adapter Type.
  • Setting the Power-on Password
  • Setting the Extended Memory Caching
  • Setting the Processor Speed
  • Setting the Keyboard and Speaker Options
  • Setting the Real-time Clock
  • Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration
    • Hard Disk Drive Types
  • Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s).
  • Setting the Serial/Parallel Interfaces.
  • Reviewing Your Settings.
  • Leaving the Setup Menu
• CHAP 3-USING YOUR COMPUTER
  • Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System
  • Copying the Reference and Utility Files.
  • Special Keys on the Keyboard.
  • Stopping a Command or Program.
  • Resetting the Computer
  • Using a Power-on Password.
    • Changing a Power-on Password
    • Deleting 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 4-ENHANCING SYSTEM OPERATION
  • Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files.
  • Changing the Processor Speed
    • Entering Keyboard Commands.
    • Using the ESPEED Program.
  • Reassigning the Diskette Drives
    • Using the AFDD Program
  • Using Your Computer as a Network Server
    • Using a Password in Network Server Mode
  • Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640KB.
  • Using Special VGA Features.
• CHAP 5-INSTALLING AND REMOVING OPTIONS
  • Removing the Cover.
  • Changing the Jumper Settings
  • Installing an Option Card
  • Removing an Option Card
  • Adding Memory Modules
    • Installing Memory Modules
    • Removing Memory Modules.
  • Installing a Math Coprocessor.
  • Removing a Math Coprocessor.
  • Replacing the Cover
  • Post-installation Setup
• APPENDIX A-USING THE VGA UTILITIES
  • Preparing to Install Drivers or Utilities
  • Using the VGA Driver Setup Program
  • Microsoft Windows/286, Versions 2.03, 2.10, and 2.11
  • Microsoft Windows/386, Versions 2.03, 2.10, and 2.11
  • Microsoft Windows, Version 3.0.
  • Microsoft/IBM OS/2 Presentation Manager,Versions 1.1 and 1.2
  • Microsoft Word,Version 5.0
  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 2.62.
  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 9.00.
  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 10.0.
  • Autodesk AutoCAD 386, Version 10.0
  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 10.0 (Fast Display List)
  • Digital Research GEM, Version 2.2
  • Digital Research GEM, Version 3.0
  • Ventura Publisher, Versions 1.0 and 1.1
  • Ventura Publisher, Version 2.0
  • Lotus 1-2-3, Release 2.0 and Lotus Symphony,Releases 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
  • Ashton-Tate Framework II, Release 1.0
  • WordStar, Version 3.3.
  • WordStar, Versions 4.0 and 5.0
  • WordPerfect, Versions 4.0 and 4.1
  • WordPerfect, Version 5.0
  • VersaCAD Design, Version 5.4.
  • VersaCAD 386, Version 5.4
  • CADVANCE, Version 3.50
  • OrCAD, Version 3.22
  • Generic CADD, Version 1.1, Level 3.
  • VESA Driver, Version 1.0.
    • Using SETVESA
    • Using VTEST
  • Utility Programs
    • VGAMODE Utility
    • SETVGA Utility
    • MODETEST Utility.
    • WS33INST Utility
    • SNOOZE Utility.
• APPENDIX B-INSTALLING AND REMOVING DISK DRIVES
  • Using the Correct Drive Bay.
  • How to Use This Appendix
  • Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
    • Setting the Jumpers for Two Hard Disk Drives
    • 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.
    • Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables
  • Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position
  • Installing or Removing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position
    • Removing the Subassembly
    • Installing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position.
    • Replacing the Drive on the Subassembly.
    • Removing a Disk Drive From the Horizontal Position
    • Replacing the Subassembly.
• APPENDIX C-PHYSICALLY FORMATTING A HARD DISK
  • Choosing the Type of Format
    • Reformatting a Used Disk.
    • Formatting a New Disk.
    • Selecting an Option
    • Starting the Formatting Process
  • Option 1, Format
    • Modifying the Defective Track Table
    • Formatting the Disk
  • Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
  • Option 3, Non-destructive Surface Analysis
  • Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu.
• APPENDIX D-TROBLESHOOTING
  • Identifying Your System
  • Error Messages
  • The Computer Won’t Start.
  • The Computer Does Not Respond
  • Password Problems.
    • Removing a Password
    • Setting a New Password
  • Keyboard Problems
  • Monitor Problems
  • Diskette Problems
  • Diskette Drive Problems
  • Hard Disk Problems.
  • Software Problems.
  • Printer Problems
  • Option Card Problems.
  • Mouse Problems.
    • Using the MOUSE7PT.EXE Program
  • Memory Module Problems
  • Math Coprocessor Problems
• APPENDIX E-PERFORMING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS
  • Starting System Diagnostics
  • Selecting an Option
  • Modifying the Device List.
  • Selecting a Test
    • Resuming From an Error.
  • Error Codes and Messages
• APPENDIX F-SPECIFICATIONS
  • CPU and Memory
  • Controllers.
  • Interfaces
  • Power Supply.
  • Mass Storage
  • Keyboard
  • Environmental Requirements
  • Physical Characteristics.
• GLOSSARY
• INDEX
• PRINTER DIAGRAM