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 Processor Speed
  • Setting the Speaker and Keyboard 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 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-INSTALLING AND REMOVING OPTIONS
  • Removing the Cover
  • Changing the Jumper Settings
    • Setting the Jumpers
  • 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 for Memory Cards
    • Using the CORFIX Program
  • Post-installation Setup
• APPENDIX A-USING THE VGA UTILITIES
  • Preparing to Install Drivers or Utilities
  • Microsoft Windows/286, Versions 2.03 and 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows/386, Version 2.1
  • Microsoft/IBM OS/2, Version 1.1
  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 2.62
  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 9.0
  • Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 10.0
  • 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
  • Ashton-Tate Framework 11, Release 1.0
  • Lotus 1-2-3, Release 2 Lotus Symphony, Releases 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
  • WordStar, Version 3.3
  • WordStar, Versions 4.0 and 5.0
  • WordPerfect, Versions 4.0 and 4.1
  • WordPerfect, Versions 5.0 and 5.1
  • VGAMODE Utility Program
  • SETVGA Utility Program
  • SNOOZE Utility Program
  • Microsoft Mouse Driver 7.0 Patch 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-TROUBLESHOOTING
  • 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
  • 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