User manual GERICOM 31C

[. . . ] 72-31C00-010 Printed in Taiwan Notice The company reserves the right to make any updates, revisions or changes to the information contained herein as and when deemed necessary. To keep your computer in the most excellent condition, please follow the instruction as much as possible. If there is unusual odor, heat or smoke, plug out the power cord immediately. Plug out the power cord in attaching peripheral devices. Follow the use instruction in taking airplane. Use the same brand of peripheral devices. Maintain your computer regularly. Do not place heavy thing on the power cord. Affix tape to the contact plate while putting the battery into keeping box. Take a rest after a long term of work. The data is easy to lose in low power status. Please keep the computer away from humid environment. Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Text Conventions Text in boldface contains messages that are important for safe operation. Characters in boldface represent specific items or keys, e. g. File names are presented in bold capitals, e. g. [. . . ] See Figure 2-29 for information on connecting a serial mouse. Figure 2-29 Chapter 3--BIOS Utilities 3-1 Chapter 3 : BIOS Utilities This chapter provides information regarding the Power On Self Test (POST) and shows you how to use the System Configure Utility (SCU) to configure the system parameters. The settings made in BIOS SCU will affect the performance of the notebook. Power On Self Test (POST) System Configuration Utility (SCU) 3-2 User's Manual Power On Self Test (POST) The system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) performs a series of Power On Self Test (POST) on system memory and key computer components every time the computer is turned on. If an error exists, the POST routine may halt execution (depending on the severity of the problem). The POST also initializes BIOS configuration then boots the operating system. POST Message: Normal Operation You will see the following message if no error exists after the POST is performed Note: You may press the Spacebar key to skip the memory test. SystemSoft BIOS MobilePRO BIOS Version 1. 01 (2482-00)-(R1. 00. tr02) Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All Rights Reserved 300 MHz Celeron with MMX CPU L2 Cache: 128KB Installed 4 MB Video RAM SystemSoft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver1. 17. 01 Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 000640 Kb 130048 Kb 131072 Kb Auto Detecting IDE Devices[Done] <CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration Utility Chapter 3--BIOS Utilities 3-3 POST Message: Error Detected If an error is detected, a WARNING message will be displayed. You should either press F1 key to continue, or press the Ctrl-Alt-S keys simultaneously to enter the System Configuration Utility. SystemSoft BIOS MobilePRO BIOS Version 1. 01 (2482-00)-(R1. 00. tr02) Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All Rights Reserved 300 MHz Celeron with MMX CPU L2 Cache: 128KB Installed 4 MB Video RAM SystemSoft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver1. 17. 01 Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 000640 Kb 130048 Kb 131072 Kb WARNING ­ HARD DISK CONTROLLER 1 FAILURE Auto Detecting IDE Devices[Done] <CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration Utility Press F1 to Continue 3-4 User's Manual System Configuration Utility The System Configuration Utility (SCU) is a ROM-based configuration utility that displays the system's configuration status and provides users with a tool to set their system parameters. The settings are stored in non-volatile battery-backed CMOS RAM which saves the information even when the power is turned off, and retains it when the system is turned back on. Information in the System Configuration Utility The following shows the main menu and its submenu that may be changed within the System Configuration Utility. Menu Bar Items Startup Pull-down Menu Items Date and Time, Fast Boot, Boot Device, Display, Enable Battery Low Beep, Enable LCD expand Mode, Enable Power On Beep, Boot Password, SCU Password. Diskette Drives, IDE Settings, Enable LS120/ZIP100 Drive. COM Ports, LPT Port, PS/2 Mouse Port, Microsoft IntelliMouse Support, Keyboard Numlock, Keyboard Repeat, TV Mode. Enable Power Saving, Low Power Saving, Medium Power Saving, High Power Saving, Customize, Suspend Controls, Resume Timer, Enable MODEM Ring Resume, Enable Battery Low Suspend, Advance CPU Controls. Save and Exit, Exit (No Save), Default Settings, Restore Settings, Version Info. Memory Disks Components Power Exit Chapter 3--BIOS Utilities 3-5 Initiating the System Configuration Utility The System Configuration Utility (SCU) will be accessed when pressing the Ctrl, Alt, and S keys simultaneously. <CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration Utility The above message only lasts seconds. If you miss it, the computer will initiate the boot process. You must reboot the system and try again within the time limit if you want to enter the System Configuration Utility. Figure 3-1 System Configuration Utility (SCU) 3-6 User's Manual Working with the Menu Bar (Main Menu) After entering the SCU, you may use the following keys to work with the menu bar (main menu). Action Activate menus Select menu bar item Keys Used Alt Left arrow () Right arrow () The highlighted letter key Mouse left button Spacebar Enter Mouse right button Esc Accept menu item Cancel current action Description Activate the System Configuration Utility. Move to the corresponding menu bar item. Enter the selected menu bar item to configure settings. Undo the current command. Chapter 3--BIOS Utilities 3-7 Working with the Pull-down Menu (Submenu) When the desired menu bar (main menu) item is highlighted, press the Enter key to enter the pull-down menu (submenu) for values setting. You may use the following keys to work with the pull-down menu. Action Select pull-down menu item Keys Used Down arrow () Up arrow () The highlighted letter key Description Move to the next pull-down menu item. Move to the previous pull-down menu item. Move to the corresponding pull-down menu item. When a check mark () appears, the function is on. [. . . ] r Click "OK", then restart the system. The program will automatically go to the "Add New Hardware Wizard". r Click "Browse" to specify the location. r Open the path "D:\audio\Win95". [. . . ]