User manual

POC-S195 User Manual 12
2.3 Running the BIOS Setup Program
Your POC-S195 is likely to have been properly set up and configured by your dealer
prior to delivery. You may still find it necessary to use the BIOS (Basic Input-Output
System) setup program to change system configuration information, such as the cur-
rent date and time or your type of hard drive. The setup program is stored in read-
only memory. It can be accessed either when you turn on or reset the panel PC, by
pressing the Crtl+Alt+Del keys on your keyboard immediately after powering on the
computer.
The settings you specify with the setup program are recorded in a special area of
memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery so that it will not
be erased when you turn off or reset the system. Whenever you turn on the power,
the system reads the settings stored in CMOS RAM and compares them to the
equipment check conducted during the power on self-test (POST). If an error occurs,
an error message will be displayed on screen, and you will be prompted to run the
setup program
2.4 Installing System Software
Recent releases of operating systems from major vendors include setup programs
which load automatically and guide you through hard disk preparation and operating
system installation. The guidelines below will help you determine the steps neces-
sary to install your operating system on the panel PC hard drive.
If required, insert your operating system's installation or setup diskette into the exter-
nal diskette drive until the release button pops out.
The BIOS supports system boot-up directly from the CD-ROM drive. You may also
insert your system installation CD-ROM disc into your external CD-ROM drive.
Power on or reset the system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously. The
Point-of-Care Terminal will automatically load the operating system from the diskette
or CD-ROM.
If you are presented with the opening screen of a setup or installation program, follow
the instructions on screen. The setup program will guide you through preparation of
your hard drive, and installation of the operating system.
2.5 Installing the Drivers
After installing your system software, you will be able to set up the Ethernet, VGA,
audio and touchscreen functions by your own external CD-ROM drive. All the drivers
except the CD-ROM drive driver are stored on a CD-ROM disc entitled ‘Drivers and
Utilities.
The standard procedures for installing the Ethernet, VGA, audio, and touchscreen
drivers are described in Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6 respectively.
The utility directory includes multimedia programs. Refer to the README.TXT file
inside the VGA folders for more detailed information.
Note!
Some distributors and system integrators may have already pre-installed sys-
tem software prior to shipment of your panel PC.