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Contents
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Important Safety Instructions
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Contents
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Introduction
Optional Equipment
Operating Systems and Other Software
VGA Utilities
How to Use This Manual
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Where to Get Help
Setting Up Your System
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2 Removing the Protector Card
3 Connecting a Monitor
Using the VGA Interface
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Using a Display Adapter Card
4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device
Using the Parallel Interface
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Using the Serial Interface
5 Connecting the Keyboard
6 Connecting the Mouse
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7 Connecting the Power Cord
8 Turning On the Computer
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Turning Off the Computer
Running the Setup Program
Automatic Configuration
Starting the Setup Program
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Continuing From an Error Message
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the Display
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Setting the Power-onPassword
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Setting the Extended Memory Caching
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Setting the Processor Speed
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Setting the Keyboard and Speaker Options
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Setting the Real-timeClock
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Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration
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Hard Disk Drive Types
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Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s)
Setting the Serial/Parallel Interfaces
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Reviewing Your Settings
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Leaving the Setup Menu
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Using Your Computer
Copying the Reference and Utility Files
Locking the Computer’s Cover
Special Keys on the Keyboard
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Stopping a Command or Program
Resetting the Computer
Using a Power-onPassword
Changing a Power-onPassword
Deleting a Power-onPassword
Preparing the Hard Disk for Moving
Enhancing System Operations
Changing the Processor Speed
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Entering Keyboard Commands
Using the ESPEED Program
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Reassigning the Diskette Drives
Using the AFDD Program
Using Your Computer as a Network Server
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Using a Password in Network Server Mode
Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640KB
Using Special VGA Features
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Accessing Internal Components
Removing the Cover
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Removing the Front Panel
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Removing the Subassembly
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Replacing the Subassembly
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Replacing the Front Panel
Replacing the Cover
Post-installationSetup
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Installing and Removing Options
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Main System Board
Jumper Settings
JP15
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Changing the Jumper Settings
Option Cards
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Installing Option Cards
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Removing an Option Card
Memory Modules
Installing Memory Modules
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Installing and Removing Drives
Using the Correct Drive Bay
Setting the IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
Changing the Jumper Settings
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Installing or Removing a Drive in the External Bay
Installing a Drive
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Removing a Drive
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Installing or Removing a Drive in the Internal Bay
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Connecting the Cables
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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
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Modifying the Defective Track Table
Formatting the Disk
Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
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Option 3, Non-destructiveSurface Analysis
Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
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The Computer Won’t Start
The Computer Does Not Respond
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Restoring the Power Supply
Password Problems
Removing a Password
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Setting a New Password
Keyboard Problems
Monitor Problems
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Diskette Problems
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Diskette Drive Problems
Hard Disk Problems
Installing the Drive
Preparing the Drive
Accessing Data on the Drive
Software Problems
Printer Problems
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Option Card Problems
Mouse Problems
Using the MOUSE7PT.EXE Program
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Memory Module Problems
Math Coprocessor Problems
Performing System Diagnostics
Starting System Diagnostics
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Selecting an Option
Modifying the Device List
Selecting a Test
Resuming From an Error
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Specifications
Controllers
Interfaces
Power Supply
Mass Storage Bays
Keyboard
Physical Characteristics
Power Source Requirements
System Memory Map
Glossary
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Index
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