Compaq AP500 Using Computer Setup, Computer Setup Features, Task, Computer Setup Selection

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Computer Setup

Computer Setup allows you to configure the workstation’s hardware and resolve resource conflicts.

Using Computer Setup

To use Computer Setup, select Computer Setup from the Compaq Utilities menu. The following table describes the features available in Computer Setup.

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Computer Setup Features

Task

View the product name, processor type/speed/stepping, CPU serial number, system ROM date, system board revision, installed memory size, and asset tracking number.

Computer Setup Selection

Click Built-in Devices, then click System Information.

Set the system time and date.

Set the Asset Tag.

Set the POST mode (Quick Boot or Full Boot) and enable/disable POST messages.

Set ISA back-to-back I/O (fast/legacy) delay and bus priority (ISA/PCI).

View the currently installed drive A: (preinstalled diskette

drive) and drive B: devices and set resources for diskette drives.

Enable/disable diskette booting and diskette writing.

NOTE: After saving changes to Removable Media, the workstation will restart. Turn the workstation off, then on, manually.

Click Built-in Devices, then click System Information. Click Date/Time.

Click Built-in Devices, then click System Information. Under System Parameters, enter the new Asset Tag.

Click Built-in Devices, then click System Information. Select the appropriate options under Quick Boot and POST Messages Descriptive/Clean Mode.

Click Built-in Devices, then click System Information. Under System Parameters, select the appropriate I/O Delay.

Click Built-in Devices, then click Storage. The information is displayed under Diskette.

Click Built-in Devices, then click Storage. Select the appropriate option under Removable Media.

View information regarding IDE devices connected to the system.

Click Built-in Devices, then click Storage. The information is displayed under IDE Devices.

NOTE: ATAPI devices (CD-ROM, tape) are listed as ATAPI devices.

Enable/disable serial and parallel port and/or set resources for onboard system devices (serial port, parallel port, and so on).

Click Built-in Devices, then click Communications. Select the appropriate options under Serial Ports or Parallel Port.

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Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Maintenance and Service Guide