Micron Technology MERIDIAN 850 manual Using Setup

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Chapter 5 - Using SETUP

5. Using SETUP

Your computer has a SETUP utility program that allows you to observe or change the following system settings:

System time and date

Floppy disk drive type

Hard disk drive type

Video display Selection

Fast Boot Mode

Color Scheme

Sound Chip

Number lock on or off

Boot Device

Cache

Serial and parallel port status

Internal Mouse

LCD Brightness

System Password

Power saving features

Note: SETUP configuration information resides in the battery-powered CMOS RAM. The battery usually lasts for about five years. If the battery is low, you may repeatedly get a SETUP error during system startup. If this occurs, call Customer Service immediately. Do not open the system case yourself.

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Contents User’s Guide Copyright Micron Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Customer Assurance Program Thirty 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee on Most ProductsMeridian 850 One Year Limited Warranty For US and Canadian Users FCC Compliance StatementThis page intentionally left blank Contents Using Setup Welcome Welcome Do I Have Everything? Unpacking Your SystemWhats in the Box? Keep the Box Let Your Computer Acclimate ItselfBeware Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare Where to WorkBig Picture System FeaturesMouse Buttons Front ViewTruePoint Pointing Device Suspend/Resume ButtonMeridian 850, Front View Right side view Side ViewsPcmcia Card Eject Buttons Power ButtonReset Switch Back View Connector Description Indicator Lights Where they are Sound FeaturesIndicator Appearance Description Indicator Lights What they meanUsing the Keyboard What the Keys Do What the Keys Do Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Special Key Combinations Setting the Speaker VolumeRemovable Hard Disk Drive Disk DrivesFrom last Pcmcia Card Slot Installing the Battery for the First Time Battery and Power ManagementInstalling the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Turning On Your System Battery Endurance TipsLow Battery Conditions Battery and Power Management Pre-charging a Dead Battery Charging the BatteryDon’t Unplug the AC Adapter with the Power On Battery Temperature SensorFaulty Battery Indicator Normal Mode Power ManagementPower Saving Mode Battery Only ModeCPU Timeout Suspend ModeSuspend Controls Power Savings SettingsBattery Precautions AC Adapter Precautions Opening the Lid Using Your MeridianExamining the Interior Features TruePoint Pointing Device Serial Mouse PS/2 Style MouseExternal Keyboard External Video MonitorFloppy Disks Care and Handling Dual Pcmcia Card Slot LAN Using Setup Running Setup Startup Boot Device Fast BootDate and Time Video SelectBoot Password PasswordEasy Menus or Complete Menus Configure SCU Setup Color SchemeL2 Cache Enable L1 Cache EnableMemory L1 Cache WritebackFast Diskette DisksDiskette Drive Fast Hard Disk Hard DiskCOM Ports ComponentsLPT Port LPT TypeKeyboard Repeat Keyboard NumlockInternal Mouse Left-Handed MouseEnable Power Saving PowerBattery Only Low Power SavingCustom Power Saving High Power SavingDefault Settings Save and RebootExit Save and ExitVersion Info Restore SettingsHow to Install Options Before You Begin Installing More RAMMemory Board Location cover removed Installing the RAM BoardTravel Precautions How to Maintain Your SystemSystem Hardware Precautions Battery Power Pack Precautions Environmental Specifications System SpecificationsAC Adapter Specifications DimensionsBattery Pack Specifications Ctrl + ALT + DEL Handy Cheat SheetWindows Shortcuts BAT GlossaryMHz This stands for Megahertz, or cycles per second DOS IndexRAM Late Changes