Using the Bios Setup Utility | NEC VXi specification

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Using the BIOS Setup Utility

!Introducing BIOS Setup

!Entering BIOS Setup

!Checking/Setting System Parameters

!Managing System Power

!Updating the BIOS

!Identifying the Switch Settings

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NEC VXi manual Using the Bios Setup Utility

Contents

R S a V X Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer Contents Iv Contents Using the Operating System and Utilities Vi Contents Using External Devices Viii Contents Using This Guide Using This Guide Text Conventions Related DocumentsEnter Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin Introducing the NEC Versa About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook NEC Versa VXi notebook computer Around the Front of the System Power and Battery Charging LEDsPower LED Battery Charging LED LCD Panel Control Panel Control Panel Power Button Status Icons Status LED icons Keyboard Panel and Base Unit Keyboard panelBase unit Keyboard Function Keys Control Keys Numeric KeypadTypewriter Keys Introducing the NEC Versa Introducing the NEC Versa Back system features Around the Back of the System Left side features Around the Left Side of the System Around the Right Side of the System Right side featuresBattery Bay Fan TV Out Around the Bottom of the System Bottom of the system About the Port Replicator Port Replicator Getting Started Getting Started VersaGlide featuresNEC VersaGlide Left Button Power Sources Making VersaGlide AdjustmentsVersaGlide Tips Using the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter as follows Powering the System On and Off Connecting the AC adapter Using the Battery Replacing the Battery Removing the battery Low Battery Power Returning the Battery to its Normal StateInstalling the battery Handling the Battery Extending Battery Life Conserving Battery Power Charging the Battery Battery Precautions Precautions for Recharging the Battery Disposing of the Battery Internal Batteries Precautions System Care Getting Started Routine Cleaning Storage Requirements Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios Setup Entering Bios SetupUsing the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Advanced Cmos Setup Looking at Screens Bios Setup Key Functions Checking/Setting System ParametersUsing Keys Key Function Standard Cmos Setup Resetting System ParametersStandard Cmos Setup Parameter Default Setting Alternate Settings Advanced Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup System Security Setup System Security Setup Password Protection Establishing PasswordsHard Disk Drive Passwords Establishing Hard Disk Drive Passwords Power Management Setup Moving the Hard Disk Drive Power Management Setup Parameter Default Alternate Settings Using the Bios Setup Utility Custom Timeout Options Option Definition Boot Device Setup Boot Device Setup Peripheral Setup Peripheral Setup Managing System Power Other Bios Setup OptionsWindows 98 Power Management Properties Windows 98 Power Schemes Power Schemes Windows 98 Alarms Windows 98 Power MeterAlarms Windows 98 Advanced Windows 98 HibernateAdvanced Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Windows 2000 Power Schemes Windows 2000 Alarms Windows 2000 Power Meter Windows 2000 Advanced Windows 98/2000 Power Management States Recognizing the Windows 98/2000 Power Management StatesWindows 2000 Hibernate Windows NT Power Management States Windows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior Recognizing the Windows NT Power Management States Windows NT Power Management BehaviorFn-Power1,2 Updating the Bios Obtaining the Bios Update Preparing the Bios Update Diskette Performing the Bios Update Identifying the Switch Settings Default switch settings Using the Operating System and Utilities NEC CD-RW CD Using the Operating System and Utilities Windows IntroductionWindows Taskbar Icons Windows 98 Second Edition Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons NEC Utilities Windows NTNEC Customize Utility Using the NEC Customize Utility Hdprepez Utility SpeedStep Applet SoftDVD Player Installing the DOS Mode CD-ROM Driver Windows NEC CD-RW CD Installing Easy CD Creator Installing DirectCD Application and Driver CD Launching the Application and Driver CD with Windows Personal Code Setting Utility Installing the Application and Driver CD SoftwareApplication and Driver CD Dialog Box Installing the Personal Code Setting Utility Setting a Personal Code NEC Info Center Partition Magic 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 Using the Operating System and Utilities Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD-ROM drive Using the System Drives and Bays24X CD-ROM Drive Status LED Changing the Auto Play Setting CD LoadingCD Care DVD-ROM Drive CD Read/Write DriveMemory Modules Memory bay cover and screw Memory Bay Cover Screw Memory module slot Installing the memory module Removing the memory module Using the System Drives and Bays Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the Modem Mini-PCI ModemCommunicating with Your NEC Versa Mini-PCI Modem/LAN Installing the Online Modem/LAN GuidesMini-PCI LAN PC Cards Type III Cards Type II CardsType II Extended Cards Communication Cards Other Cards Storage CardsInterface Cards PC Card Slots Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC card Internet Connections Removing a CardInternet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Accessing the Internet Sending and Receiving EmailModifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys IR Port Enabling the IR Port Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Preparing for Travel Packing for TravelTraveling Tips Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem Using External Devices Connecting a monitor Using External DevicesMonitor Connecting a parallel printer Parallel Devices Connecting a serial device Serial Devices Connecting an external keyboard/mouse Keyboard/Mouse Connecting an external display device Television Connection Connecting a USB device USB Device Port Replicator Microphone Headphones LineAudio Options Audio ports Locating the docking lever Removing the expansion port cover Connecting the NEC Port Replicator Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications Using Multimedia AudioRecording Line-In CD-ROM InputMicrophone Using External Stereo Speakers Using HeadphonesUsing the Built-In Speakers Playing Back Using Digital Video Files Using Animation FilesVideo Multimedia Applications Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Solving System Problems Problem ChecklistTroubleshooting Problem What to Do Startup Problems Post Error Messages Post Error MessagesError Message Explanation If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Service and Support Contact Information Getting Service and SupportService Contact Information Necc FTP Site Necc Support ServicesNecc Web Site Ftp.neccsdeast.com Email/Fax to Support Services Tech-support@neccsd.com Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Adjust Your Chair Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-3Arrange Your Equipment Adjust Your Input Devices Adjust Your Screen or Monitor Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment A-5 Vary Your WorkdayPre-existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment Specifications Specifications System Components Main Battery Specifications B-3 Diskette Drive Specifications B-5 8X DVD-ROM Drive Mini-PCI Modem Specifications B-7 Recommended Environment Interrupt Controllers InterruptsDevice System Memory Map Specifications B-9Memory Map Memory Space Size Function Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions External MouseDisplay Frequently Asked Questions C-3 Which slots do my PC cards go? Why cant I boot from the diskette drive? Diskette Drive Frequently Asked Questions C-5 What happens if I leave a diskette in my diskette drive? Booting Power Management What is the function of Suspend-to-File? Windows NT Frequently Asked Questions C-7 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions C-9 Miscellaneous How do I find help in a Windows application? Im having a problem using the IR port. What can I do? Frequently Asked Questions C-11 Glossary Glossary Byte BootBus CardBus Cursor Cold bootCrt Digital audio FM synthesis Enhanced VGAExtended RAM Function key Interface Input/outputInfrared communication Interrupt Menu MegabyteMemory Microprocessor Nonvolatile memory Mpeg 1, 2Multimedia Operating system PC Cards PasswordPartition Peripheral Read ResetResolution RS-232C SpeedStep technology Standby Windows 98/2000 or Suspend Windows NT modeSoftware System board Volatile memory Warm bootVersaGlide Warm swap Zoomed video Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement for United States Only Regulatory Statements European Community Directive Conformance Statement Battery ReplacementBattery Disposal Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Declaration of Conformity NEC Versa