Guidelines for InstallingApplications

Configuring the Computer for the

Software

Some programs require you to modify the way the computer operates to ensure

compatibility.

Processing Some older applications cannot execute at
Speed the higher speeds available with the computer. If the user's manual
for the program indicates a maximum processing speed, press Ctrl-
Alt-↓↓ to reduce the CPU to the required speed, or you can include
the SPEED utility as part of a batch file that runs the program. Not
available on DX4 models.
RAM The computer has 4 MB of memory. This is sufficient to run most
software. For improved operation, especially when running
Windows, you may want to install additional RAM (refer to Chapter
1 for information on upgrading your memory).
Internal Some applications may require the internal
Cache cache to be disabled in the system SETUP menu.
AUTOEXEC. If your application requires additions or
BAT changes to the AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS
and files, consider the consequences that may
CONFIG. result from changes or deletions to this file.
SYS The factory-installed (default) files are listed
Files and described in the User's Reference Manual and backups of the
files are on the System Recovery diskette that came with your
system. You should read about and understand the files before
changing them.
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