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
  • Locking the Computer’s Cover
  • 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
  • Preparing the Hard Disk for Moving
• CHAP 4-ENHANCING SYSTEM OPERATIONS
  • 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-ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS
  • Special Precautions
  • Removing the Cover
  • Removing the Front Panel
  • Removing the Subassembly
  • Replacing the Subassembly
  • Replacing the Front Panel
  • Replacing the Cover
  • Post-installation Setup
• CHAP 6-INSTALLING AND REMOVING OPTIONS
  • Main System Board
  • Jumper Settings
  • Option Cards
    • Installing Option Cards
    • Removing an Option Card
  • Memory Modules
    • Installing Memory Modules
• CHAP 7-INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRIVES
  • Using the Correct Drive Bay
  • Setting the IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
    • Changing the Jumper Settings
  • Installing or Removing a Drive in the External Bay
    • Installing a Drive
    • Removing a Drive
  • Installing or Removing a Drive in the Internal Bay
    • Removing a Drive
    • Installing a Drive
    • Connecting the Cables
• APPENDIX A-PHYSICALLY FORMATTING A HARD DISK
  • Choosing the Type of Format
    • Formatting a New Disk
    • Reformatting a Used 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 B-TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Identifying Your System
  • Error Messages
  • The Computer Won’t Start
  • The Computer Does Not Respond
    • Restoring the Power Supply
  • Password Problems
    • Removing a Password
    • Setting a New 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
    • Using the MOUSE7PT.EXE Program
  • Memory Module Problems
  • Math Coprocessor Problems
• APPENDIX C-PERFORMING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS
  • Starting System Diagnostics
  • Selecting an Option
  • Modifying the Device List
  • Selecting a Test
    • Resuming From an Error
  • Error Messages
• APPENDIX D-SPECIFICATIONS
  • CPU and Memory
  • Controllers
  • Interfaces
  • Power Supply
  • Keyboard
  • Power Source Requirements
  • Environmental Requirements
  • Physical Characteristics
  • System Memory Map
• GLOSSARY
• INDEX
• PRINTER DIAGRAM
• INDEX GUIDE UPDATE