Document Outline

• FRON MATTER
• CONTENTS
  • 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
  • Starting the SETUP Program
    • Selecting Options
  • Setting the Date and Time
  • Setting the Diskette Drive(s)
  • Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)
    • Hard Disk Drive Types
  • Setting the Primary Display Type
  • Setting the Keyboard Test Function
  • Setting the Shadow RAM
  • Setting the CPU Clock Speed
  • EMS Size
  • Setting the Password
    • Changing or Deleting a Password
  • Setting the Built-in Interfaces
    • Setting the Parallel Interface
    • Setting the Serial Interface
    • Setting the Disk Drive Controllers
  • Saving Your Settings
• CHAP 3-USING YOUR COMPUTER
  • Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System
  • Special Keys on the Keyboard
  • Stopping a Command of Program
  • Resetting the Computer
  • Using a 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
  • Using Expanded Memory Beyond
    • Modifying the CONFIG.SYS File
  • Using the VGA Utilities
• CHAP 5-INSTALLING AND REMOVING OPTIONS
  • Removing the Cover
  • Changing the Jumper Settings
    • Setting the Jumpers
  • Replacing the Battery
  • Installing an Option Card
  • Removing an Option Card
  • Removing the Subassembly
  • Adding Memory Modules
    • Installing Memory Modules
    • Removing Memory Modules
  • Installing a Math Coprocessor
  • Removing a Math Coprocessor
  • Replacing the Subassembly
  • Replacing the Cover
  • Post-installation Setup for Memory Cards
  • Post-installation Setup
• APPENDIX A-SPECIFICATIONS
  • CPU and Memory
  • Controllers
  • Interfaces
  • Power Supply
  • Mass Storage
  • Keyboard
  • Environmental Requirements
  • Physical Characteristics
  • System Memory Map
• 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-PERFORMING 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
    • Floppy Disk Error Messages
  • Miscellaneous Diagnostics
    • Printer Adapter Test
    • Communication Adapter Test
  • Exiting System Diagnostics
• APPENDIX D-TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Identifying Your System
  • Error Messages
  • The Computer Won’t Start
  • The Computer Does Not Respond
  • Password Problems
    • Accessing Your Current Pass word
  • 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
• PRINTER DIAGRAMS