Boot Device Setup | NEC VXi instruction

Boot Device Setup

Boot Device Setup allows you to define the following functions.

Boot Device Setup

Parameter	Default Setting	Alternate Setting(s)
Quick Boot	Enabled	Disabled
Silent Boot	Enabled	Disabled, Black
Boot Display Device	Simul. Mode	CRT only, LCD only
BootUp NumLock	Auto	On, Off
1st Boot Device1	CD/DVD	Disabled,IDE HDD,Floppy
		CD/DVD,SCSI,Network
2nd Boot Device1	Floppy	Disabled,IDE HDD,CD/DVD
3rd Boot Device1	IDE HDD	Disabled,Floppy,CD/DVD
Try Other Boot Devices	Yes	No

1Bootable device when set to IDE hard drive. Only one IDE device is bootable.

!Quick Boot — Specifies whether or not the system performs all tests during system boot.

!Silent Boot — Specifies whether or not to display the NEC logo during the system boot.

!Boot Display Device — Specifies the display device(s) for system boot messages.

!BootUp NumLock — Specifies whether NumLock is On or Off at system startup.

!Boot Devices — Specifies the sequence of boot devices and whether or not the system attempts to boot from a device other than those specified.

!Other Boot Devices — Allows you to specify IDE devices as bootable devices.

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NEC VXi manual Boot Device Setup

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 Enter Text ConventionsRelated Documents Introducing the NEC Versa Before You Begin Introducing the NEC Versa About Your NEC Versa VXi Notebook NEC Versa VXi notebook computer Power and Battery Charging LEDs Power LED Battery Charging LEDAround the Front of the System LCD Panel Control Panel Control Panel Power Button Status Icons Status LED icons Base unit Keyboard Panel and Base UnitKeyboard panel Typewriter Keys KeyboardFunction Keys Control Keys Numeric Keypad 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 Right side features Battery BayAround the Right Side of the System Fan TV Out Around the Bottom of the System Bottom of the system About the Port Replicator Port Replicator Getting Started VersaGlide features NEC VersaGlideGetting Started Left Button VersaGlide Tips Power SourcesMaking VersaGlide Adjustments 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 Installing the battery Low Battery PowerReturning the Battery to its Normal State 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 Using the Bios Setup Utility Introducing Bios SetupEntering Bios Setup Bios Setup Main Menu Bios Setup Main Menu Advanced Cmos Setup Looking at Screens Checking/Setting System Parameters Using KeysBios Setup Key Functions Key Function Resetting System Parameters Standard Cmos SetupStandard Cmos Setup Parameter Default Setting Alternate Settings Advanced Cmos Setup Advanced Cmos Setup System Security Setup System Security Setup Hard Disk Drive Passwords Password ProtectionEstablishing 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 Windows 98 Power Management Properties Managing System PowerOther Bios Setup Options Windows 98 Power Schemes Power Schemes Alarms Windows 98 AlarmsWindows 98 Power Meter Advanced Windows 98 AdvancedWindows 98 Hibernate Windows 2000 Power Options Properties Windows 2000 Power Schemes Windows 2000 Alarms Windows 2000 Power Meter Windows 2000 Advanced Windows 2000 Hibernate Windows 98/2000 Power Management StatesRecognizing the Windows 98/2000 Power Management States Windows NT Power Management States Windows 98/2000 Power Management Behavior Fn-Power1,2 Recognizing the Windows NT Power Management StatesWindows NT Power Management Behavior 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 Windows Using the Operating System and UtilitiesWindows Introduction Taskbar Icons Windows 98 Second Edition Using the Operating System and Utilities Taskbar Icons NEC Customize Utility NEC UtilitiesWindows NT 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 Application and Driver CD Dialog Box Personal Code Setting UtilityInstalling the Application and Driver CD Software 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 Using the System Drives and Bays 24X CD-ROM Drive24X CD-ROM drive Status LED CD Care Changing the Auto Play SettingCD Loading Memory Modules DVD-ROM DriveCD Read/Write Drive 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 Communicating with Your NEC Versa Connecting the ModemMini-PCI Modem Installing the Online Modem/LAN Guides Mini-PCI LANMini-PCI Modem/LAN PC Cards Type II Cards Type II Extended CardsType III Cards Communication Cards Storage Cards Interface CardsOther Cards PC Card Slots Inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC card Internet Connection Wizard in Windows 98/2000 Internet ConnectionsRemoving a Card Modifying the Internet and Email Shortcut Keys Accessing the InternetSending and Receiving Email IR Port Enabling the IR Port Using the IR Port Traveling Tips Traveling Tips Preparing for TravelPacking for Travel Using Power Connections Getting Through Customs Using Your Modem Using External Devices Monitor Connecting a monitorUsing External Devices 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 Microphone Headphones Line Audio OptionsPort Replicator Audio ports Locating the docking lever Removing the expansion port cover Connecting the NEC Port Replicator Using Multimedia Audio Video Multimedia Applications Recording Using MultimediaAudio Microphone Line-InCD-ROM Input Using Headphones Using the Built-In SpeakersUsing External Stereo Speakers Playing Back Video Using Digital Video FilesUsing Animation Files Multimedia Applications Solving System Problems Problem Checklist Startup Problems If You Need Assistance Problem Checklist TroubleshootingSolving System Problems Problem What to Do Startup Problems Error Message Explanation Post Error MessagesPost Error Messages If You Need Assistance Getting Service and Support Service Contact Information Service and Support Contact InformationGetting Service and Support Necc Support Services Necc Web SiteNecc FTP 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 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 Main Battery Specifications B-3 Diskette Drive Specifications B-5 8X DVD-ROM Drive Mini-PCI Modem Specifications B-7 Recommended Environment Device Interrupt ControllersInterrupts Specifications B-9 Memory MapSystem Memory Map Memory Space Size Function Frequently Asked Questions Display Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal Mouse 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 Boot BusByte CardBus Cold boot CrtCursor Digital audio Enhanced VGA Extended RAMFM synthesis Function key Input/output Infrared communicationInterface Interrupt Megabyte MemoryMenu Microprocessor Mpeg 1, 2 MultimediaNonvolatile memory Operating system Password PartitionPC Cards Peripheral Reset ResolutionRead RS-232C Standby Windows 98/2000 or Suspend Windows NT mode SoftwareSpeedStep technology System board Warm boot VersaGlideVolatile memory Warm swap Zoomed video Index Index-1 Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Regulatory Statements FCC Statement for United States OnlyCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Regulatory Statements Battery Replacement Battery DisposalEuropean Community Directive Conformance Statement Mini-PCI FCC Registration Numbers Declaration of Conformity NEC Versa