Using the Bios Setup Utility | NEC L320 guide

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Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Introducing BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Checking/Setting System Parameters

Managing System Power

TChecking Switch Settings Updating the BIOS

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NEC L320 manual Using the Bios Setup Utility

Contents

Versa L320 Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Using the Operating System and Utilities Vi Contents Traveling Tips Solving System Problems Viii Contents Using This Guide Using This Guide Text Conventions Related Documents Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin Introducing the NEC Versa About Your NEC Versa L320 Notebook NEC Versa L320 notebook computer Around the Front of the System Opening Your SystemBase Unit LCD panel and base unit Control Panel Control panel Power ButtonSecurity and Personal Code Buttons Control panel LEDs Shortcut ButtonsStatus LEDs Power Status LEDs Operating Status LEDs Keyboard Panel Keyboard Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Front Features Front features Back features Around the Back of the System Left-side features Around the Left Side of the System Right side features Around the Right Side of the System Bottom features Around the Bottom of the System About the NEC Cable PortBar NEC Cable PortBar About NEC Wireless LAN NEC Cable PortBar power connectors Getting Started Getting Started VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide Touchpad VersaGlide Tips Power Sources for Your NEC VersaVersaGlide Adjustments AC adapter Connecting the AC AdapterAC Adapter Powering On Your System Connecting the AC adapter Primary Battery Secondary BatteryCmos Battery System Batteries Primary battery Using the Primary BatteryDetermining Battery Status Extending Battery Life Low Battery StatusReturning the Battery to its Normal State Battery Handling Replacing the Battery Locating the battery bay release latch Removing the battery Charging the Battery Inserting the battery Battery Precautions Precautions for Recharging the Battery Replacing the Secondary Battery Using a Secondary BatterySecondary Battery Precautions Precautions for System Use System Care Routine Cleaning Storage Requirements Using the Bios Setup Utility Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios SetupEntering Bios Setup Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Advanced Bios Setup Looking at Screens Bios Setup Key Functions Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys Main Menu Resetting System ParametersMain Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu System Security Setup Security Menu Password Protection Establishing Passwords Hard Disk Drive Passwords FingerPrint Protection Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Changing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Using Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Moving the Hard Disk Drive Power Menu Power Menu Using the Bios Setup Utility Boot Menu Exit Menu Managing System Power Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Windows 2000 Power Schemes Power Schemes Windows 2000 Alarms Alarms Windows 2000 Power Meter Windows 2000 AdvancedWindows 2000 Hibernate Advanced Windows 98 SE Power Management Properties Windows 2000 and Intel SpeedStep Technology Windows 98 SE Power Schemes Windows 98 SE Alarms Windows 98 SE Power Meter Advanced Windows Windows 98 SE AdvancedWindows 98 SE Hibernate Windows Power Management States Windows 98 SE and Intel SpeedStep Technology Recognizing the Windows Power Management States Windows Power Management Behavior Locating the Mini PCI/MDC bay cover Checking Switch SettingsAccessing Switches Looking at Switch Settings Default switch settings Updating the Bios Obtaining the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Performing the Bios Update Using the Bios Setup Utility Using the Operating System and Utilities NEC CD-RW CD Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows IntroductionWindows Desktop Icons Taskbar Icons Windows 98 Second Edition Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons Using the NEC Customize Utility NEC UtilitiesNEC Customize Utility NEC Customize Utility Screen Running the Phdisk Utility Phdisk Utility for Windows 98 SEPreparing Your System for the Phdisk Utility Create Partition Create File Reboot Exit Applet for Intel SpeedStep2 Technology SoftDVD Player CD Launching the A&D CD with Windows 98 SE Application and Driver CDLaunching the A&D CD with Windows Application and Driver CD Dialog Box Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the A&D CD Software Establishing Personal Codes Identifying Personal Code Setting ButtonsLocating Personal Code Setting buttons Clearing a Personal Code Using the Personal Code to Access the System Bringing the System Out of a Power-Saving ModeInstalling the NEC Info Center NEC Info Center Uninstalling the NEC Info Center PartitionMagic Special Edition Product Recovery CD Guidelines for Using the Product Recovery CD Product Recovery CD Options Full Disk Drive Restore Using the Operating System and Utilities Partition Only Restore One-Touch Start Button Settings Utility Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the System Drives and Bays NEC VersaBay IV Slot Using the System Drives and BaysNEC Modular Bay Slot Phoenix BaySwap Utility Installing the Phoenix BaySwap UtilityUsing the Phoenix BaySwap Utility Locating NEC Modular Bay features Removing a Device from the NEC Modular Bay Slot Locating the NEC VersaBay IV release latch Installing a Device in the NEC Modular Bay SlotRemoving a Device from the NEC VersaBay IV Slot Installing a Device in the NEC VersaBay IV Slot Removing a device from the VersaBay IV slot Variable-Speed CD-ROM Drive Inserting a device into the NEC VersaBay IV slot CD Care CD-ROM drive featuresCD Loading Changing the Auto Play Setting Variable-Speed CD-RW Drive Variable-Speed DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM drive features Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drive Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive features Memory Modules Memory bay cover and screw Removing the memory module Installing the memory module Communicating with Your NEC Versa Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the ModemMDC Modem Mini PCI LAN PC CardsType II Cards Type II Extended Cards Interface Cards Communication CardsStorage Cards Inserting a PC Card Other CardsPC Card Slots Removing a Card Inserting a PC Card Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Accessing the InternetInternet Connections Modifying the Internet and E-mail Shortcut Buttons IR PortSending and Receiving E-mail Enabling the IR Port Enabling Infrared Communications Using the IR Port Checking Your Wireless Connection Mini PCI Wireless LANEnabling Wireless LAN in Bios Setup Viewing/Changing Configuration Settings Client Manager Status Communicating with Your NEC Versa Traveling Tips Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Connecting Using a LAN Connecting to the InternetConnecting Using a Modem Traveling Tips Using External Devices Keyboard/Mouse Connecting an external keyboard/mouseUsing External Devices Connecting a USB device USB Device Connecting a serial device Serial Devices NEC Cable PortBar Connecting the PortBarDisconnecting the PortBar Connecting a monitor Monitor Connecting an S-Video supported device Video Supported Device Connecting an Ieee 1394 device Ieee 1394 Devices Connecting a parallel printer Parallel Devices Audio Options Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications Recording Using MultimediaAudio Playing Back CD-ROM/DVD-ROM InputMicrophone Using Headphones Using the Built-In SpeakersUsing External Stereo Speakers Video Multimedia Applications Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error Messages If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Getting Service and Support Web Site Support Services Mail to Support Services Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Making Your Computer Work for You Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your ChairSetting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3 Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Pre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5Vary Your Workday Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications Specifications System Components Specifications B-3 LCD Specifications B-5 Diskette Drive CD-RW Drive Specifications B-7 DVD-ROM and CD-RW Combination Drive MDC Modem built-in Dimensions Specifications B-9 Interrupt Controllers Interrupts System Memory Map Specifications B-11Memory Map Frequently Asked Questions Display Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse Frequently Asked Questions C-3 Diskette Drive Booting How do I format a diskette? Power Management Frequently Asked Questions C-5 How do I bring my system out of Standby mode? Frequently Asked Questions C-7 Miscellaneous How do I save a file? Glossary Glossary Bps a unit of transmission. Also called baud rate Electronic timer used to synchronize computer operations Hz a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second Connection that enables two devices to communicate MB 1,048,576 bytes Interface that communicates multiple data bits at a time Picture elements. Tiny dots that make up a screen image An interface that communicates information one bit at a time Pdif To record or store information to a storage device Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Index Regulatory Statements FCC Statement for United States OnlyCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory Statements Battery Replacement Battery DisposalEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement LCD Panel Disposal Declaration of Conformity