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694manl.bk : 3694titl.fm Page 2 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM First Edition (January 1997) Copyright 1997 AST Research, Inc. All rights are reserved, including those to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form without permission in writing from AST Research, Inc. AST Research periodically changes the information in this manual; changes are incorporated into new editions. AST Research reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. AST Research, Inc.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.TOC Page i Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Contents Introduction ......................................................................................... 1 About Your Computer .......................................................................... 1 Unpacking Your Computer .................................................................. 2 Using Your Computer Safely ............................................................... 3 Setting Up Your Computer ...................
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.TOC Page ii Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Configuring Add-in Parallel Ports and Sound Cards ................... 25 Installing Drives ................................................................................. 25 Preparations for Installing Drives ................................................ 27 Installing a Drive in the Front Drive Bay ...................................... 27 Installing a Drive in the Rear Drive Bay ......................................
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.TOC Page iii Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Abbreviations .................................................................................... 60 Glossary .............................................................................................. 62 Appendix A: Regulatory Information ....................................... 69 FCC Class-B Warning ....................................................................... 69 DOC Notice ...............................................
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3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 1 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Introduction This manual explains how to set up, use, upgrade, and troubleshoot the hardware that comes with your AST® Advantage!® 9000 Series computer. For a list of abbreviations used throughout this guide, see the section “Abbreviations” on page 60. For clarity, some illustrations may not show all components of your system.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 2 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM support up to two IDE devices each (three come installed in your system). • Seven expansion slots: five slots that accept up to fulllength, 8- or 16-bit, ISA-compatible add-in boards; two slots that accept up to full-length 32-bit PCI-compatible add-in boards (see “Installing Add-in Boards” on page 21). • Flash BIOS, which enables you to update the BIOS easily from a floppy disk (see “Updating the System BIOS” on page 54).
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 3 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Using Your Computer Safely To avoid possible injury to yourself or damage to your computer, do not install or remove any component, or alter switch or jumper settings, while your computer is on. If you install a modem, disconnect its phone cord every time you remove the computer cover. To avoid accidental discharge of static electricity, which could damage computer components, you can use a grounding wrist strap.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 4 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM • Turn the equipment off, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all peripheral devices if you: – Intend to open the computer. – Have exposed the equipment to liquid. – Have dropped or otherwise damaged the equipment. • Do not open the power supply or monitor. • Follow all the instructions and cautions in this manual.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 5 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Setting Up Your Computer Assembling the computer can be as basic as unpacking the system, then connecting the keyboard and mouse, a monitor, and any peripheral devices you want to use (such as a printer) to the system. You can also add disk drives, add-in boards, an upgrade Intel OverDrive microprocessor, system memory, or video memory to your computer. See “Upgrading Your Computer” on page 18 for more information.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 6 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM To connect a monitor to the computer: 1. Set up your monitor according to the instructions that accompany it. 2. Connect the monitor interface cable to the video port on the back of the computer (Figure 1), or to the add-in video connector if you have installed a video adapter. 3. To use a multifrequency monitor in standard VGA mode, set the monitor to analog mode. 4. Plug the monitor power cord into a grounded outlet. Figure 1.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 7 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM To adjust the height of the keyboard, flip the height adjusters on the bottom of the keyboard up to the raised position (Figure 2). Figure 2. Adjusting Keyboard Height Two serial ports and one parallel port are located on the back panel of the computer (Figure 3). Connect serial peripheral devices to these ports. For instance, a printer commonly connects to the parallel port, but some types connect to a serial port.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 8 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM If you are uncertain how to connect a peripheral device, see the documentation that accompanied it. Information on connecting your speakers is provided in your Getting Started guide. Connecting the Power Cord Check that the voltage switch on the power supply is set to the appropriate voltage: 115 V or 230 V (Figure 4). Plug one end of the power cord into the power connector on the rear of the computer and the other into a grounded outlet.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 9 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM the front panel (Figure 5). Press it to turn the computer on. While the computer is on, the green power light on the front panel of the computer should be on. Figure 5. Power Button and Light As the computer starts, messages appear on the monitor screen. Note the prompt to run System Setup, a program that configures your system.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 10 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Using Your Computer’s Power Management Features Your computer has an advanced power management feature that enables it to automatically save power when it is not in use. “Not in use” is defined as a period during which your computer receives no input from the keyboard or mouse. When your system goes into its power management mode, it will blank the monitor screen, spin down the hard drive, and put the CPU into an “idle” mode.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 11 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM • Using programs that schedule events for unattended operation See “Power Management Configuration” on page 51 for the procedure for changing the inactivity timer for power management. Be sure to set the Inactivity Timer field to a period of time greater than any activities which may be interrupted by the power management feature. Disabling Power Management It is not necessary to go into System Setup to disable power management.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 12 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM For the First-Time User This section provides basic information about using the keyboard, mouse, drives, and other features of your computer. Using the Keyboard Your system includes an upgraded Windows 95 keyboard, which features special software application keys for use with Windows 95. The four types of keys found on your keyboard are shown in Figure 6. Figure 6.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 13 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Using the Mouse Your computer comes with a PS/2-type port for connecting the mouse that came with your system. This port also supports other PS/2-compatible pointing devices. Optionally, you can attach a serial mouse, but doing so will occupy a serial port. The function of different mouse types varies. Refer to the device’s user manual for more information.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 14 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Your 3.5-inch drive can: • Read, write, and format 3.5-inch, high-density disks. This type of disk stores up to 1.44 MB of data. • Read, write, and format 3.5-inch, double-density disks. This type of disk stores up to 720 KB of data. The capability of a 5.25-inch floppy drive depends on whether it is high-density or low-density: • The high-density drive can read, write, and format 5.25inch, high-density disks.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 15 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Figure 7. Drive Activity and Status Lights Once information is saved to a floppy or Zip disk, it remains there until it is overwritten or erased, or the disk is formatted. Turning off the computer does not affect this data. Using Hard Disks Unlike a floppy disk, a hard disk (also called a fixed disk) is installed inside the computer and is not meant to be removed routinely.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 16 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Using Zip Disks Your computer comes with a 100MB Iomega® Zip™ drive. This drive functions in a manner similar to the 3.5 inch drive, but with an increased capacity of 100MB per disk. A formatted tools disk is included with your computer. You store information on and retrieve data from Zip disks as you would the 3.5 inch disks. For more information about your Zip drive, see its user’s guide.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 17 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM c. When the “Shut Down Windows” dialog box appears, select the “Restart the Computer” option, then press the “Yes” button. This is the preferred method for restarting your computer (assuming your system is working normally), because it allows Windows 95 to save configuration information and shut down in an orderly manner before it restarts. However, if your system has become erratic or nonresponsive (i.e.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 18 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Upgrading Your Computer You can enhance the capabilities and performance of your computer by installing upgrade components. You can install any of the following components: • 8- or 16-bit ISA-compatible add-in boards. • 32-bit PCI-compatible add-in boards. • A video adapter board. However, the computer includes built-in 64-bit VGA hardware, which provides enhanced video and graphics capabilities without using an expansion slot.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 19 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Removing the System Cover Before installing internal components, you must turn off and unplug the computer, and remove the system cover. To remove the system cover: 1. If the computer is on, turn it off. 2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect any peripheral devices. 3. Loosen the three thumbscrews on the rear of the system (Figure 8). If the screws are too tight to remove by hand, use a flat-bladed screwdriver to loosen them. Figure 8.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 20 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM 5. Lift the cover straight up until it clears the system. Set it aside. Removing the Front Panel To remove the front panel of the system: 1. Push in the three tabs that attach the left side of the front panel to the chassis (Figure 9). Figure 9. Removing the Front Panel 2. Swing the front panel to the right. 3. Pull out the front panel until the tabs on the right side of the front panel clear their slots.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 21 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Replacing the System Cover After adding optional components and making adjustments, replace the system cover. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure you have not left any tools or loose parts inside the system. Make sure everything is properly installed and tightened. 2. Lower the cover straight down over the chassis. 3. Slide the cover forward until the rear of the cover aligns with the rear of the chassis.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 22 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Figure 10. Removing the Bottom Panel 2. Remove the screw that holds the bottom panel in place (Figure 10). 3. Slide the bottom panel toward the rear of the system until the two tabs at the bottom front of the system clear their slots. 4. Remove the bottom panel from the chassis. Board Installation Follow this procedure to install an add-in board. 1.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 23 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM • You may need to run an installation program provided by the board manufacturer before or after installing or removing an add-in board. Refer to the board documentation for more information. 2. Turn the computer off, unplug the power cord, disconnect all peripheral devices, and remove the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on page 21). 3. Set all the necessary jumpers or switches on the add-in board.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 24 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Figure 12. Installing an Add-in Board b. Insert the board until its edge connector is aligned with an expansion-slot receptacle. c. Using evenly distributed pressure, push the board straight in until it is fully inserted in the slot. d. Reinstall the bracket screw you removed in step 5. 7. Attach any cables needed to connect the add-in board to internal components. For more information, see the manufacturer’s user’s manual.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 25 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM 9. Run any configuration software required to complete the installation of the add-in board. Configuring Add-in Parallel Ports and Sound Cards If you install an add-in board with a parallel port, it must be configured to use an interrupt other than IRQ7, since that interrupt is reserved for the onboard parallel port. Optionally, you can disable the onboard parallel port.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 26 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Figure 13. Drive Bay Locations You can install these drives in a front drive bay or a rear drive bay: • A 3.5-inch floppy drive comes attached to the underside of the front drive bay. The CD-ROM is mounted in the bottom slot of the bay, and the Zip drive is located in the middle slot directly above the CD-ROM drive. The bay can hold an additional drive in the upper slot, positioned so that it is accessible from outside the computer.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 27 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM drive, and has one additional connector available. The Secondary connector supports your CD-ROM as a master and your Zip drive as a slave. To locate these connectors, see the illustration in the back of this manual. Preparations for Installing Drives To avoid accidental discharge of static electricity as you handle components or switches, use a grounding wrist strap, or refer this procedure to qualified service personnel.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 28 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM 2. If you are installing a drive that requires an add-in controller, install the controller board (see “Installing Add-in Boards” on page 21). 3. Remove a face plate from the front panel and the corresponding face plate from the chassis (Figure 14): a. From the front of the front panel, press on the sides of the face plate until it comes out of the panel. b.
94manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 29 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM clip fits into indentations at the top and bottom of the rail and snaps into place (Figure 15). Figure 15. Installing Guide Rails b. Position each guide rail so that the end with the tab faces the front of the drive, and the grounding clip is next to the drive. Align the mounting holes on the drive with the holes on the guide rail. c. Attach the guide rails to each side of the drive by installing four mounting screws (Figure 15). 5.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 30 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Zip drive not shown in this illustration. Figure 16. Inserting a Drive Into A Drive Bay 6. Attach a cable (Figure 17) from the power supply to the drive, then attach a controller cable: Figure 17. Drive Cables • To use the built-in floppy controller, connect the controller cable that extends from the floppy drive controller connector on the system board (see the illustration in the back of this manual).
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 31 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM • If you are installing a second hard disk or other device with an IDE interface, connect it to an IDE interface connector on the system board. If only a single hard drive is connected to the primary IDE controller (your shipping configuration), you can connect a new hard drive there. To locate the IDE connectors, see the illustration in the back of this manual.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 32 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Do not perform a low-level format on an AST IDE drive; you might damage the format data. IDE drives sold by AST have been low-level formatted at the factory. You do not need to perform FDISK or FORMAT on the hard drive that came with your computer. If you ever need to repartition or reformat this hard drive, back up its data first.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 33 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM After adding optional components and making adjustments to the system, replace the cover and access panels by reversing the removal procedures. Installing the Drive 1. Turn the computer off, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all peripheral devices. Remove the system cover and rear drive bay panel (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 19). 2. Attach a guide rail to each side of the drive.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 34 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM If you are using a different operating system, see its documentation for partitioning and formatting the hard drive. Do not perform a low-level format on an AST IDE drive; you might damage the format data. IDE drives sold by AST have been low-level formatted at the factory. You do not need to perform FDISK or FORMAT on the hard drive that came with your computer.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 35 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Minimum memory configuration is 8 MB, and maximum is 128 MB. You can mix different sizes of SIMMs to achieve a wide variety of memory configurations, as long as you adhere to the following rules: • You must use the same size and type of SIMM in both slots of bank 0 or bank 1.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 36 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM 2. To access the SIMM slots, you must first remove the rear drive bay: a. Remove the rear drive bay panel (see “Removing the Rear Drive Bay Panel” on page 32). b. Remove any drives that may be mounted in the rear drive bay panel by pressing in on the tabs on the drive rails and pulling the drives out of the drive bay. c. Slide the drive cage out of the tabs that secure it to the chassis, and remove from the chassis. 3.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 37 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Figure 19. Installing a SIMM 6. To install a SIMM, slide it into the first empty bank and push it back until the retaining clips snap into place (Figure 19). Make sure the SIMM is securely in its bank. 7. If you removed any add-in boards to reach the SIMM banks, replace the add-in boards. 8. Replace the system cover. Reconnect peripheral devices and plug in the power cord. Turn on the system.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 38 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM 1. Turn the computer off, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2. Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 19). 3. Carefully lay the system over on its right side. 4. Remove any add-in boards (see “Installing Add-in Boards” on page 21) that may block access to the microprocessor socket. 5. Locate the microprocessor ZIF socket (see the illustration in the back of this manual).
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 39 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM b. Align the beveled edge of the upgrade microprocessor with the beveled edge on the microprocessor socket. c. Insert the microprocessor in the socket. Be careful not to bend any pins. d. Push the lever down to secure the microprocessor. Be sure to fasten the lever under the retaining clip on the side of the socket. 7. Set the system upright and replace its cover. Reconnect peripheral devices and plug in the power cord.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 40 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Each device has a small round depression, or a notch in the end that corresponds to the beveled corner of the socket. Make sure the chips are correctly oriented to their sockets before inserting them, or damage to the chips, the computer, or both may result. Figure 21. Adding Video Memory 6. Press each device until it is completely inserted in the socket. 7. If you removed add-in boards, replace them. 8.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 41 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Configuring Your Computer This section shows how to change the system configuration by setting system board switches, running System Setup, setting passwords, and updating the BIOS. Setting Jumpers The system board contains jumpers that you can use to change the system configuration. You may need to change these jumper settings to prevent conflicts with an add-in board you just installed or to enable or disable passwords.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 42 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM . Table 1. System Board Jumper Settings Description Jumper Setting Options CPU Configuration J1F1-C, D See “Setting Microprocessor Jumpers” CMOS Clear J1F1-A Pins 4&5: Normal* Pins 5&6: Clear Password Clear J1F1-A Pins 1&2: Password enabled* Pins 2&3: Password clear/disabled CMOS Setup Access J1F1-B Pins 1&2: Enable System Setup* Pins 2&3: Disable System Setup Processor Voltage** J1F1-B Pins 4&5: Standard Voltage (3.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 43 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM System Setup System Setup is a program that configures your computer and saves the configuration in battery-maintained memory. Ordinarily, you do not need to use this program. However, you may wish to run System Setup to set the date or time, to establish a password, or to alter the settings for other features. You may need to run the program to configure a newly installed piece of hardware.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 44 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM • Initiate a BIOS update. • Exit System Setup. The System Setup screen is divided into two parts. The left part of the screen displays the menus and fields you use to run the program. Generally, you select one of the secondary menus listed under the words Advanced Options on the Main Menu. The secondary menu contains a list of fields. Move the cursor to a field and select a value for it.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 45 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Main Menu System Date: Use two-digit numbers to indicate month, day, and year. System Time: Use two-digit numbers to indicate hour, minute, and second. Use a 24-hour clock. Floppy Options Press to view or change the configuration of the floppy drives. Floppy A: Indicates whether floppy A is installed. This field is for reference only. Floppy B: Indicates whether floppy B is installed. This field is for reference only.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 46 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM As described on the last page in your Zip drive User’s Guide, the Zip drive’s IDE Device configuration must be set to Disabled (which will allow Windows 95 to perform the configuration) or your system may hang. Your Zip drive will be detected and configured when you start Windows 95. If you enter System Setup and use the option to return to default values, be sure to reset or check that the field for the Zip drive is set to Disabled.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 47 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM set up a second hard-disk type unless you also have set up a first hard-disk type. Do not change the settings for the hard drive that came with your computer. Boot Options Press to view the boot options: First Boot Device: Tells the system which device to first check to find an operating system to boot from. The options are Disabled, Floppy, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, and Network.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 48 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Advanced Menu Processor Type: Displays the name/type of processor installed. This field is for reference only. Processor Speed: Displays the speed of processor installed. This field is for reference only. Cache Size: This field is visible only if a secondary cache memory module is installed. This field is for reference only. Peripheral Configuration Press for the secondary menu.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 49 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Serial Port 2 Address: Use this option to assign a serial port address to port 2. The following options are available: Disabled COM2, 2F8, IRQ4 COM3, 3E8, IRQ3 COM4, 2E8, IRQ 4 COM2, 2F8, IRQ3 COM3, 3E8, IRQ4 COM4, 2E8, IRQ3 Auto Serial Port 2 IR Mode: Enables/disables the onboard IR controller, if your system came configured with the IrDA (Infrared Data Association ) feature.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 50 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Parallel Port Mode: Select Compatible for standard ATmode, Bi-Directional for extended mode, ECP for Extended Capability Port, or EPP for Enhanced Parallel Port. Audio Configuration Press to enter the secondary menu.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 51 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Advanced Chipset Configuration This screen shows the status of the memory banks. It detects whether the banks are populated, and what mode (EDO or FPM) the installed SIMMs are. Power Management Configuration Press to enter the secondary menu. IDE Drive Power Down: Use this option to enable IDE power down during periods of no activity. AST hard drives recognize when power-conservation is enabled.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 52 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Exiting System Setup To exit System Setup, go to the Exit menu. Choose from one of the options below: Exit Saving Changes: Saves the new values you have entered in System Setup and exits the setup program. Exit Discarding Changes: Cancels any new values entered and exits the setup program. Load Setup Defaults: Resets all of the setup options to their defaults.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 53 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM • The system distinguishes between numeric keys above the letter keys and those in the numeric keypad at the right of the keyboard. For instance, if you enter a keypad 8 when enabling the password, you may not enter the 8 above the letter keys to use the password. • The system does not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters in a password. For instance, D is the same as d.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 54 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Setting the Password Jumper The password jumper allows you to disable the passwords entered in System Setup.To set the password jumper: 1. Turn off the computer and open the system cover (see“Removing the System Cover”). Altering jumper settings while the computer is on can permanently damage the computer and its components.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 55 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM “Personality Identification Data has been lost. Contact AST Technical Support.” If this occurs, your system will still operate, but less efficiently. Contact your local AST Technical Support. Performing the BIOS Update To perform the BIOS update: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Place the BIOS Update disk in drive A.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 56 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM battery (see “Replacing the Computer Battery” on page 58). Retry the BIOS update. If the problem persists, contact your AST reseller.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 57 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Troubleshooting If your computer does not start, check the following: • Are all the cables properly connected to the computer? (See “Connecting a Monitor” on page 5 and subsequent sections.) • If you have installed an add-in board, have you installed it correctly? (See “Installing Add-in Boards” on page 21.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 58 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM • Does the computer report a CMOS or battery failure error? Run System Setup to check your configuration. If the configuration settings are lost, the computer battery has run out and needs to be replaced (see “Replacing the Computer Battery” on page 58). As you use the CD-ROM drive, you may encounter one of three errors: • A Windows “Invalid Path” dialogue box presents the message, “The working directory is invalid.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 59 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM 1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord, and disconnect any peripheral devices. Remove the cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 19). 2. Locate the battery socket (see the illustration in the back of this manual). 3. Remove any add-in boards that prevent you from reaching the battery. 4. Remove the old battery by holding it by its metal rim and pulling it out of the socket. (Pull on the battery, not the socket.) 5.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 60 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this manual: APM. . . . . . . Advanced power management BIOS . . . . . . Basic input/output system BBS . . . . . . . Bulletin board system CD-ROM . . Compact disc, read-only memory CGA. . . . . . . Color graphics adapter CMOS . . . . . Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor DMA . . . . . . Direct memory access DPMS . . . . . Display power-management signaling DOS . . . . . . .
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 61 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM VGA. . . . . . . Video graphics array ZIF . . . . . . . .
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 62 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Glossary AUTOEXEC.BAT file A DOS file on your boot disk that contains commands carried out automatically whenever you start the computer. Base I/O address The memory location that the computer uses to communicate with a device attached to it. Unless otherwise specified, each device installed in or attached to the computer uses its own unique I/O address.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 63 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Bus A communication channel carrying signals from any device used by the system to another device. For example, data being transferred to and from a hard disk travels on a bus. Byte The basic unit of measure for computer memory. A character, such as a letter of the alphabet, uses one byte of memory. Computer memory is often measured in kilobytes or megabytes. Each byte is made up of eight bits. Check box An element of a dialog box.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 64 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM disk) are carried out before those in an AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Usually, the commands load device drivers, which are files that enable the computer to use specialized hardware and software. Configuration file A file that contains resource assignment options for a particular board. The configuration management software uses this information to configure the board. Current directory The directory in which you are currently working.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 65 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM DMA (direct memory access) The process of transferring data directly between memory and peripheral devices without microprocessor intervention. Double click Press twice, in rapid succession, on a mouse button. DPMS (data power-management signaling) Describes monitors that can conserve power when the system is inactive by blanking the screen.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 66 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM can turn an entire hard disk into a single partition or divide a hard disk into smaller partitions. File A collection of information that has been stored in an operating system file system. Filename The name of a file. A filename has two parts that are separated by a period. To the left of the period is the name of the file, which can contain one to eight characters, and to the right of the period is the extension.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 67 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM rate of the microprocessor and can transfer at one time the maximum number of bits supported by the microprocessor and peripheral devices (for example, 32 bits). MB (megabyte) 1,024 kilobytes or 1,048,576 bytes. For example, 16 MB is 16,384 KB or 16,777,216 bytes. Menu bar The horizontal stripe across the top of a window containing the names of an application program’s menus.
3694manl.bk : 3694manl.fm Page 68 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM POST (power-on self-test) A test performed by the computer whenever you turn on the power or press the reset button. POST checks system integrity. RAM (random-access memory) A portion of the computer system’s memory that is designed as a temporary storage area for data and programs. RAM includes conventional and extended memory. You can write to and read from RAM. Information stored in RAM is erased when the system is turned off.
3694manl.bk : 3694appa.fm Page 69 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Appendix A: Regulatory Information FCC Class-B Warning This computer generates and uses radio-frequency energy. If not installed and used properly, the computer may interfere with radio or television reception. The computer has been tested and certified to comply with the limits for a class-B digital device, as defined in part 15 of the FCC rules.
3694manl.bk : 3694appa.fm Page 70 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications. Warning Replace the battery with an AST battery part number 175000015, contact your authorized AST reseller for a replacement. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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3694manl.bk : 3694appa.fm Page 72 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION The laser beam used by this CD-ROM drive unit can be harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to open the unit. All service procedures should be performed by an authorized dealer or distributor. WARNING Never use any optical instruments in conjunction with this unit. To do so will greatly increase the hazard to your eyes. ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
3694manl.bk : 3694appa.fm Page 73 Tuesday, December 24, 1996 9:15 AM KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT VARNING OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FöR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM öVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FöR LASERKLASS 1. Labels appearing on the drives: CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHT! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS, WENN DECKEL GEöFFNET.
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